US Bridges

Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.2 MI West of Colton RD · Structure no. 6732862

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSilica Sand Road
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.2 MI West of Colton RD
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27212, -81.04991
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2020)
Projected traffic662 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Silica Sand Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.