US Bridges

Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 2 Mi. East of SR 44 · Structure no. 6741274

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTallmadge Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2 Mi. East of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway C018H
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0984, -81.20356
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2015)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallmadge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tallmadge Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.