US Bridges

Elliman Road over Elliman Run

Poor

Portage County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S of Frost RD · Structure no. 6732879

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliman Road over Elliman Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliman Road over Elliman Run in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElliman Road
CrossesElliman Run
Location0.5 Mi. S of Frost RD
RouteCity Street 207
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25389, -81.29917
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
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 Elliman Road over Elliman Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Elliman Road over Elliman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Elliman Road over Elliman Run carry?

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

How long is Elliman Road over Elliman Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elliman Road over Elliman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.