US Bridges

SR 126 over Paddys Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .86 MI E of SR 748 · Structure no. 0902616

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,697
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Paddys Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 126 over Paddys Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,131 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesPaddys Run
Location.86 MI E of SR 748
RouteState Highway 126
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31678, -84.70069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,697 (2015)
Projected traffic5,131 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 126 over Paddys Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Paddys Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 126 over Paddys Run carry?

About 3,697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Paddys Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Paddys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.