US Bridges

Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Walborn Reservoir · Structure no. 6735630

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStroup Road
CrossesWalborn Reservoir
LocationWalborn Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway C050A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99286, -81.17209
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stroup Road over Walborn Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.