US Bridges

SR 114 over West Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.68 Mi. West of SR 637 · Structure no. 6301053

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over West Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 114 over West Branch Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,914 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 114
CrossesWest Branch Creek
Location0.68 Mi. West of SR 637
RouteState Highway 114
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01919, -84.4831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 10
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2015)
Projected traffic1,914 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 West Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 114 over West Branch 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 114 over West Branch Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.