Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek
PoorPosted for loadPortage County, Ohio · East of Saxe Road · Structure no. 6734111
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,583
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,197 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Old Forge Road over Breakneck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek carry?
About 1,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Forge Road over Breakneck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.