Alexander Road over Congress Lake Outlet
Portage County, Ohio · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Alexander Road over Congress Lake Outlet in Portage County, Ohio, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 205 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 109 of the 217 inventoried bridges in Portage County rated good (50.2%); 18 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 0.4 mi. W of SR 44 |
| NBI structure number | 6734014 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Portage County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR76 over Plum Creek | 1964 | 51,725 | Good |
| Ir 76 over over Tallmadge Rd Cr-18 | 1964 | 45,925 | Good |
| I80 Oh Tpk over SR43 | 1954 | 39,896 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River | 1954 | 39,896 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Infirmary-black Brook Rd | 1954 | 39,896 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch | 1954 | 39,896 | Good |
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