US Bridges

SR 181 over Br of Paramore Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.10 Mi.South of Old US30 · Structure no. 1703366

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 181 over Br of Paramore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 181 over Br of Paramore Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 181
CrossesBr of Paramore Creek
Location0.10 Mi.South of Old US30
RouteState Highway 181
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78603, -82.72626
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2015)
Projected traffic1,441 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 181 over Br of Paramore Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 181 over Br of Paramore 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 181 over Br of Paramore Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 181 over Br of Paramore Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 181 over Br of Paramore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.