US Bridges

US 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.3 MI E of SR41 · Structure no. 2400561

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 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

US 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 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 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 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).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesPaint Creek & CR 58
Location1.3 MI E of SR41
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51258, -83.4186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 US 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 built?

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

What condition is US 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58 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 March 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Paint Creek & CR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.