US Bridges

SR 14 over Eckert Ditch

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 2.90 MI W of SR 88 · Structure no. 6700640

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Eckert Ditch is a concrete frame carrying SR 14 over Eckert Ditch in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,754 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesEckert Ditch
Location2.90 MI W of SR 88
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18817, -81.28182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,673 (2024)
Projected traffic21,754 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 14 over Eckert Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Eckert Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Eckert Ditch carry?

About 15,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Eckert Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Eckert Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.