US Bridges

University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116)

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · Btwn Broadway/Wolf Ledges · Structure no. 7760116

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,762
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 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 5,762 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,998 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesCSX & Conrail (116)
LocationBtwn Broadway/Wolf Ledges
RouteCity Street 1715
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07804, -81.51644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,762 (2015)
Projected traffic7,998 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116) 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 University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116) carry?

About 5,762 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116)?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over CSX & Conrail (116)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.