US Bridges

County Road 151 over West Branch Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · CR151 1MI. S. of CR60 · Structure no. 6335616

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 151 over West Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 151 over West Branch Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 151
CrossesWest Branch Creek
LocationCR151 1MI. S. of CR60
RouteCounty Highway C0151
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03358, -84.45732
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 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 traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic167 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 151 over West Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 151 over West Branch 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 151 over West Branch Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 151 over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 151 over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.