US Bridges

Williams Road over Kale Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. E of SR 225 · Structure no. 6731600

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Road over Kale Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams Road over Kale Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliams Road
CrossesKale Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E of SR 225
RouteCounty Highway C131B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07333, -81.03167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Road over Kale Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Road over Kale Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams Road over Kale Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Road over Kale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.