US Bridges

County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk.

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 500 Ft. N. of Ayres Rd. · Structure no. 1230581

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk. in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 5 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD.305
CrossesN.C.St. Paris Pk.
Location500 Ft. N. of Ayres Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0305
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01098, -83.98966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk. carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD.305 over N.C.St. Paris Pk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.