US Bridges

Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. N of US 224 · Structure no. 6736432

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHartville Road
CrossesCongress Lake Outlet
Location1.4 Mi. N of US 224
RouteCounty Highway C069G
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05167, -81.26861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2015)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hartville Road over Congress Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.