US Bridges

Ravenna Road over NS Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Portage County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Brady Lake RD · Structure no. 6740448

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,297
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenna Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ravenna Road over NS Railroad in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRavenna Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.5 MI N of Brady Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway C145G
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17222, -81.31278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravenna Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravenna Road over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ravenna Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ravenna Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenna Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.