US Bridges

Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N Waterloo RD C87 · Structure no. 6733301

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,238
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle 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 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Rd.
CrossesMogadore Reservoir Outle
Location0.4 MI N Waterloo RD C87
RouteCounty Highway 8C
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05639, -81.38296
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2015)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle built?

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

What condition is Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Rd. over Mogadore Reservoir Outle?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.