Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch
FairPortage County, Ohio · Black Brook Ditch · Structure no. 6737404
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,312
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch carry?
About 1,312 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Mantua Center Road over Black Brook Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.