Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek
GoodPortage County, Ohio · 1250 West of County Line · Structure no. 6731279
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Whippoorwill Road over Kale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.