US Bridges

Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120)

GoodPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · E. of Merriman Rd. · Structure no. 7761732

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades Drive
CrossesW&le Rr. (120)
LocationE. of Merriman Rd.
RouteCity Street 1321
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11159, -81.53778
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120) built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120) carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Drive over W&le Rr. (120)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.