SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek
GoodDarke County, Ohio · 1.08MI.SE. of Jct. SR-49A · Structure no. 1900935
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,351 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,815 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-49 over Branch of Painter 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek carry?
About 6,351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR-49 over Branch of Painter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.