Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek
PoorPosted for loadPortage County, Ohio · Kale Creek Tributary · Structure no. 6730922
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whippoorwill Road over Tributary to Kale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.