US Bridges

Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.51 MI N of Hook Rd. · Structure no. 7030650

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFinnegan Rd.
CrossesParamour Creek
Location0.51 MI N of Hook Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0176
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82165, -82.70622
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finnegan Rd. over Paramour 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 Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Finnegan Rd. over Paramour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.