US Bridges

County Road 60 over West Branch Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W. of TR 165 · Structure no. 6335918

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over West Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 60 over West Branch Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesWest Branch Creek
Location0.3 MI W. of TR 165
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04845, -84.44409
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 West Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 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 60 over West Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 60 over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.