MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch
FairPosted for loadStark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of TR36 · Structure no. 7633610
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 755
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch carry?
About 755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns MA0528 Pontius over Stark Portage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.