US Bridges

Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2800 Ft N of Highland Rd. · Structure no. 7756003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,912 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlain RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location2800 Ft N of Highland Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30216, -81.472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2023)
Projected traffic7,912 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlain RD over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.