US Bridges

Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104)

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · Bowery to Boulevard Sts. · Structure no. 7761643

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,170
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,788 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRhodes Ave.
CrossesOhio Canal (104)
LocationBowery to Boulevard Sts.
RouteCity Street 1424
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06471, -81.53847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2015)
Projected traffic5,788 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 Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104) built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104) 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 Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104) carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Rhodes Ave. over Ohio Canal (104)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.