US Bridges

Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · .5 Mi. E of SR 44 · Structure no. 6730876

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River is a steel culvert carrying Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanada Road
CrossesTrib. Cuyahoga River
Location.5 Mi. E of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway T0240
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27524, -81.21645
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River carry?

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

How long is Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Canada Road over Trib. Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.