US Bridges

SR14 over Berlin Reservoir

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.07 MI E of US 225 · Structure no. 6701000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR14 over Berlin Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR14 over Berlin Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,314 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,988 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR14
CrossesBerlin Reservoir
Location1.07 MI E of US 225
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00966, -81.04574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,314 (2015)
Projected traffic5,988 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR14 over Berlin Reservoir built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR14 over Berlin Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR14 over Berlin Reservoir carry?

About 4,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR14 over Berlin Reservoir?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR14 over Berlin Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.