US Bridges

Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.9 Mi. E. of SR 225 · Structure no. 6733891

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTallmadge Road
CrossesKale Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. of SR 225
RouteCounty Highway C018P
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09874, -81.01458
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2015)
Projected traffic4,685 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 Kale Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallmadge Road over Kale 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tallmadge Road over Kale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.