US Bridges

Pierce Road over Eagle Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Eagle Creek · Structure no. 6730280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Road over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Road over Eagle Creek 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 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce Road
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationEagle Creek
RouteCounty Highway T292A
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27944, -81.05944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Pierce Road over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Pierce Road over Eagle Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.