US Bridges

W Livingston over Paramour Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.22 MI West of SR 61 · Structure no. 1766562

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Livingston over Paramour Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Livingston over Paramour Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Livingston
CrossesParamour Creek
Location0.22 MI West of SR 61
RouteCity Street 294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77983, -82.74249
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic923 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 W Livingston over Paramour Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is W Livingston 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 W Livingston over Paramour Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Livingston over Paramour Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Livingston over Paramour Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.