US Bridges

Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa

Poor

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W Usr 62 · Structure no. 2432684

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMathews Rd-Cr 119
CrossesE.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa
Location0.3 MI W Usr 62
RouteCounty Highway T0119
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58773, -83.39624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2015)
Projected traffic576 by 2035
Trucks7%
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mathews Rd-Cr 119 over E.F.Paint Ck-Mathews Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.