Ella Street over Waterworks Canal
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · Ella St. W.W. Canal · Structure no. 7460201
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ella Street over Waterworks Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ella Street over Waterworks Canal in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,927 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ella Street over Waterworks Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Ella Street over Waterworks Canal 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 Ella Street over Waterworks Canal carry?
About 4,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ella Street over Waterworks Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ella Street over Waterworks Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.