US Bridges

Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W Bloom Nh · Structure no. 2432811

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlaze Road-Tr 131
CrossesN F Paint Creek- Glaze R
Location0.6 MI W Bloom Nh
RouteCounty Highway T0131
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57806, -83.29074
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Glaze Road-Tr 131 over N F Paint Creek- Glaze R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.