US Bridges

Brown Street over Abandoned RR

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.2 MI N of SR 764 · Structure no. 7760175

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,338
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Street over Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Street over Abandoned RR in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 7,338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,185 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown Street
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location1.2 MI N of SR 764
RouteCity Street 290
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05653, -81.50995
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,338 (2015)
Projected traffic10,185 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Street over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Street over Abandoned RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Street over Abandoned RR carry?

About 7,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Street over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Street over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.