US Bridges

Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run

Poor

Portage County, Ohio · Barrell Run · Structure no. 6733840

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 4 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTallmadge Road
CrossesBarrell Run
LocationBarrell Run
RouteCounty Highway C018I
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09842, -81.18761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2015)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallmadge Road over Barrell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tallmadge Road over Barrell Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.