US Bridges

Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd)

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.19 MI N JCT Bucyrus ST · Structure no. 1766457

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd) is a concrete frame carrying Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd) in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesParamour Creek(park Rd)
Location0.19 MI N JCT Bucyrus ST
RouteCity Street 590
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78749, -82.74763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2022)
Projected traffic892 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd) 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 Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd) carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Paramour Creek(park Rd)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.