US Bridges

SR 637 over Prairie Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.81 Mi. North of SR 114 · Structure no. 6301835

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 637 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 637 over Prairie 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 637
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.81 Mi. North of SR 114
RouteState Highway 637
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04529, -84.47668
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 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 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 637 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 637 over Prairie 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 637 over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 637 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 637 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.