US Bridges

Township Road 117 over Blue Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.7 MI S of JCT SR613 · Structure no. 6335357

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 117 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 117 over Blue Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 117
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.7 MI S of JCT SR613
RouteCounty Highway T0117
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06833, -84.55333
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 117 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 117 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 117 over Blue Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 117 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 117 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.