US Bridges

Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir

Good

Portage County, Ohio · West Branch Reservoir · Structure no. 6730000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Spring Road
CrossesWest Branch Reservoir
LocationWest Branch Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13813, -81.14662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2015)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Spring Road over West Branch Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.