US Bridges

SR44 over Br Congress Lake

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 2.13 MI N of US 224 · Structure no. 6701450

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,659
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR44 over Br Congress Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR44 over Br Congress Lake 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 5,659 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,855 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR44
CrossesBr Congress Lake
Location2.13 MI N of US 224
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06103, -81.24733
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,659 (2015)
Projected traffic7,855 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR44 over Br Congress Lake built?

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

What condition is SR44 over Br Congress Lake 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 SR44 over Br Congress Lake carry?

About 5,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR44 over Br Congress Lake?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR44 over Br Congress Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.