US Bridges

SR 61 over Paramour Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Ohio · 2.50 Miles North of US 30 · Structure no. 1702130

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,094
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Paramour Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Paramour Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesParamour Creek
Location2.50 Miles North of US 30
RouteState Highway 61
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82053, -82.73021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2015)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Paramour Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 61 over Paramour 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Paramour Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Paramour Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Paramour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.