US Bridges

Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58

Poor

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.3 MI E of SR 41 · Structure no. 2400553

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,361
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,361 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,829 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesPaint Creek & CR 58
Location1.3 MI E of SR 41
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51282, -83.41863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,361 (2015)
Projected traffic8,829 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 carry?

About 6,361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.