Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek
PoorPosted for loadPortage County, Ohio · Hinkley Creek · Structure no. 6730256
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Esworthy Road over Hinkley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.