Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek
PoorPosted for loadPortage County, Ohio · Branch Eagle Creek · Structure no. 6732208
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle 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 Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Road over Branch Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.