US Bridges

Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W SR 729 · Structure no. 2430355

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarold ROAD-CR21
CrossesMain Paint Ck - Harold R
Location0.25 MI W SR 729
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70466, -83.53789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harold ROAD-CR21 over Main Paint Ck - Harold R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.