US Bridges

Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 100 S of Turkey Foot RD · Structure no. 7736088

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,127
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,444 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPortage Lakes DR
CrossesEast Reservoir Outlet
Location100 S of Turkey Foot RD
RouteCounty Highway C0075
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00101, -81.53139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,127 (2015)
Projected traffic15,444 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet carry?

About 11,127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Lakes DR over East Reservoir Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.