US Bridges

SR 49 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.52 Mi. South of SR 114 · Structure no. 6300197

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,421
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.52 Mi. South of SR 114
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99666, -84.72653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2015)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Blue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.