US Bridges

SR 694 over Bear Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 3.67 Mi. East of SR 115 · Structure no. 6902049

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 694 over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 694 over Bear Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 639 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 694
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.67 Mi. East of SR 115
RouteState Highway 694
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02842, -84.12774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2015)
Projected traffic887 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 694 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 694 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 694 over Bear Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 694 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 694 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.