US Bridges

Diagonal Road over NS Railroad

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. NW of SR 43 · Structure no. 6740820

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,574
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diagonal Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diagonal Road over NS Railroad in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,574 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,557 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiagonal Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. NW of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway C155B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18438, -81.34254
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,574 (2015)
Projected traffic28,557 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Diagonal Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diagonal 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 Diagonal Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 20,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Diagonal Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Diagonal Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.