US Bridges

SR 43 over Mogadore Dam

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 2.10 MI N of US 224 · Structure no. 6701051

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Mogadore Dam is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Mogadore Dam in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 9,612 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,341 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesMogadore Dam
Location2.10 MI N of US 224
RouteState Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05833, -81.3472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,612 (2024)
Projected traffic13,341 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 43 over Mogadore Dam built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Mogadore Dam 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 43 over Mogadore Dam carry?

About 9,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Mogadore Dam?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 43 over Mogadore Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.