US Bridges

Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110)

PoorPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · Water to S. Main St. · Structure no. 7761678

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,859
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,859 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,296 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowery Street
CrossesOhio Canal (110)
LocationWater to S. Main St.
RouteCity Street 258
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08137, -81.51998
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,859 (2015)
Projected traffic12,296 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) carry?

About 8,859 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.