US Bridges

Wise Road over Yenny Ditch

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1700 Ft E of Mayfair RD · Structure no. 7739370

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise Road over Yenny Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Wise Road over Yenny Ditch in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2008. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWise Road
CrossesYenny Ditch
Location1700 Ft E of Mayfair RD
RouteCity Street M0250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94338, -81.42832
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (1988)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wise Road over Yenny Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise Road over Yenny Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wise Road over Yenny Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wise Road over Yenny Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wise Road over Yenny Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.