Beck Road over Harper Ditch
FairPortage County, Ohio · Harper Ditch · Structure no. 6730299
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beck Road over Harper Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beck Road over Harper Ditch in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beck Road over Harper Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beck Road over Harper Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beck Road over Harper Ditch carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Beck Road over Harper Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Beck Road over Harper Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.