US Bridges

Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Congress Lake Outlet · Structure no. 6734804

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,022
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,807 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterloo Road
CrossesCongress Lake Outlet
LocationCongress Lake Outlet
RouteCounty Highway C087I
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03306, -81.25722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2015)
Projected traffic2,807 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet 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 Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Road over Congress Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.