US Bridges

Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · Old US35 Ovr Paint Creek · Structure no. 2430851

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,752 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US35
CrossesOld US35-PAINT Creek
LocationOld US35 Ovr Paint Creek
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51752, -83.41688
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2015)
Projected traffic2,752 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old US35 over Old US35-PAINT Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.