US Bridges

SR 613 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1 MI E of Broughton · Structure no. 6301673

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,802
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 613 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 613 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 613
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1 MI E of Broughton
RouteState Highway 613
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09199, -84.50837
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2015)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 613 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 613 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 613 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 613 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 613 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.