US Bridges

SR 114 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 3MI West of Haviland · Structure no. 6300944

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 114 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3MI West of Haviland
RouteState Highway 114
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01865, -84.642
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2015)
Projected traffic899 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 114 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Blue Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.