US Bridges

SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · .79 Miles North of US 30 · Structure no. 1702114

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,593
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek in Crawford 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesTrib of Paramour Creek
Location.79 Miles North of US 30
RouteState Highway 61
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79894, -82.73512
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2015)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2035
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 61 over Trib of Paramour 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Trib of Paramour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.