US Bridges

Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103)

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · Boulevard to Bowery St. · Structure no. 7761635

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,561
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,943 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Ave.
CrossesOhio Canal (103)
LocationBoulevard to Bowery St.
RouteCity Street 5691
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06253, -81.54128
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2015)
Projected traffic4,943 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103) carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103)?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Ave. over Ohio Canal (103)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.