US Bridges

Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.40 MI N of Ir 76 · Structure no. 7760604

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,065
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 17,065 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,686 by 2024. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDart Ave
Crosses179 over Ohio Canal
Location0.40 MI N of Ir 76
RouteCity Street 5686
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06517, -81.53729
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,065 (2004)
Projected traffic23,686 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal 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 Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal carry?

About 17,065 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dart Ave over 179 over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.