US Bridges

SR 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Ohio · SR 637 · Structure no. 6301800

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 637 Main ST
CrossesWest Branch Creek
LocationSR 637
RouteState Highway 637
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02182, -84.47656
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2015)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 637 Main ST 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 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 637 Main ST over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.