US Bridges

SR 66 over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.55 Mi. North of SR 613 · Structure no. 6300634

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,994
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 over Prairie Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.55 Mi. North of SR 613
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10023, -84.38047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2015)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Prairie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.