US Bridges

Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.13 MI N of SR 126 · Structure no. 0936766

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Ross Road
CrossesPaddys Run
Location0.13 MI N of SR 126
RouteCounty Highway T0168
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31928, -84.70325
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2017)
Projected traffic403 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Ross Road over Paddys Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.