US Bridges

SR 637 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · .5 N of SR 613 · Structure no. 6301908

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 637 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 637 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 637
CrossesBlue Creek
Location.5 N of SR 613
RouteState Highway 637
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10155, -84.47667
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2015)
Projected traffic1,954 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 637 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 637 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 637 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 637 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.