US Bridges

Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Plum Creek · Structure no. 6733808

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,143
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,302 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTallmadge Road
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationPlum Creek
RouteCounty Highway C018B
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10015, -81.36986
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2015)
Projected traffic11,302 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek 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 Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tallmadge Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.