South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path
FairFayette County, Ohio · 0.33 S of US 22 · Structure no. 2460009
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,354
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,450 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path carry?
About 2,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns South Elm Street over Paint Creek-Bike Path?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.