Howe Road over Plum Creek
PoorPortage County, Ohio · Immediate. E. of Sunny Br · Structure no. 6730914
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,020
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Road over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howe Road over Plum Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Howe Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Road over Plum 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Howe Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 2,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howe Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.