Summit County Bridge Report Card
Summit County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Summit County, Ohio
Summit County has 559 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.1% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,270 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Summit County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 559 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,270 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.1% | 4.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 10,046,000 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 72,270 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Summit County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main St. over Csx & Conrail (101) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,475 | 1938 |
| 250 Kent Street over Little Cuyahoga River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,397 | 1955 |
| Bowery Street over Ohio Canal (110) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,859 | 1931 |
| Brecksville RD over Furnace Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,209 | 1932 |
| Glenwood Drive over Tinkers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,527 | 1959 |
| Glenwood BLVD over Pond Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,070 | 1990 |
| Snyder AVE over Tuscarawas River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,047 | 1920 |
| Wheatley RD over Riding Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,170 | 1940 |
| Akron-peninsula RD over Salt Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,891 | 1939 |
| Mt Pleasant RD over Nimisila Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,550 | 1992 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.