US Bridges

Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. S. of SR 59 · Structure no. 6733492

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,914
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,657 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowder Mill Road
CrossesBreakneck Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway T098B
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14444, -81.30778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,914 (2015)
Projected traffic2,657 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 1,914 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Mill Road over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.