US Bridges

Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. Nw. of Tall. Cir. · Structure no. 7757042

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,117
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,654 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwest Ave
CrossesKelsey Ditch
Location1.3 Mi. Nw. of Tall. Cir.
RouteCity Street M0532
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11475, -81.45957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,117 (2018)
Projected traffic12,654 by 2038
Trucks7%
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

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 Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwest Ave over Kelsey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch carry?

About 9,117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Northwest Ave over Kelsey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.