US Bridges

Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S I-71 · Structure no. 2430428

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrairie Road-Cr 25
CrossesM Paint CR Prairie RD
Location0.4 MI S I-71
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66389, -83.50468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2015)
Projected traffic496 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$176.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD built?

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

What condition is Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Road-Cr 25 over M Paint CR Prairie RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.