US Bridges

County Road 60 over Prairie Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of JCT SR637 · Structure no. 6331947

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 60 over Prairie Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT SR637
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04835, -84.47305
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 60 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 60 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 60 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.