US Bridges

North ST over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.26 S of US 62 · Structure no. 2460017

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North ST over Paint Creek 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 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,435 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth ST
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.26 S of US 62
RouteCity Street 204
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5343, -83.43419
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic2,435 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North ST over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over Paint Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North ST over Paint Creek carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over Paint Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.