US Bridges

Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Eckert Ditch · Structure no. 6731570

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Rockwell RD
CrossesEckert Ditch
LocationEckert Ditch
RouteCounty Highway C154C
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19722, -81.30333
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2015)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lake Rockwell RD over Eckert Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.