US Bridges

SR 303 over Tinkers Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 3.02 MI W of SR 44 · Structure no. 6704353

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Tinkers Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 303 over Tinkers Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 303
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location3.02 MI W of SR 44
RouteState Highway 303
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23976, -81.37878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303 over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Tinkers Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns SR 303 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.