US Bridges

Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1450 N of Bath RD · Structure no. 7745052

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River is a concrete slab carrying Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,218 by 2017. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAkron-Peninsula
CrossesBr Cuyahoga River
Location1450 N of Bath RD
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16734, -81.56866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (1997)
Projected traffic7,218 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Akron-Peninsula over Br Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.