US Bridges

Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114)

Good

Summit County, Ohio · S. Main to Wolfledges St. · Structure no. 7760329

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,049
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,008 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThornton ST C647
CrossesCSX & Conrail Rr. (114)
LocationS. Main to Wolfledges St.
RouteCity Street 1677
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06589, -81.52343
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,049 (2015)
Projected traffic7,008 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114) 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 Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114) carry?

About 5,049 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114)?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Thornton ST C647 over CSX & Conrail Rr. (114)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.