US Bridges

SR 637 over Auglaize River

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 3.43 Mi. West of SR 66 · Structure no. 6302122

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
752 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 637 over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 637 over Auglaize River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2035. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 637
CrossesAuglaize River
Location3.43 Mi. West of SR 66
RouteState Highway 637
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19468, -84.44741
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length752 ft (229.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2015)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 637 over Auglaize River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 637 over Auglaize River carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 637 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 637 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.