US Bridges

Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N of Ch 162 · Structure no. 6740715

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Rockwell Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. N of Ch 162
RouteCounty Highway C0154
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17521, -81.32129
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2015)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad 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 Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Rockwell Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.