RUSSELL AVE.
Carrying RUSSELL AVE. over OHIO CANAL (103)
BOULEVARD TO BOWERY ST., Summit, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RUSSELL AVE.
The RUSSELL AVE. bridge in Summit, Ohio carries RUSSELL AVE. over OHIO CANAL (103). It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.1 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,561 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RUSSELL AVE. compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.1 m (184 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,561 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7761635
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RUSSELL AVE. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RUSSELL AVE. against other structures in Summit and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RUSSELL AVE.?
RUSSELL AVE. in Summit, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RUSSELL AVE. inspected?
RUSSELL AVE.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,561 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RUSSELL AVE. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RUSSELL AVE.?
RUSSELL AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RUSSELL AVE.?
RUSSELL AVE. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RUSSELL AVE. and does age affect safety?
RUSSELL AVE. was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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