Paine Road over Paine Creek
PoorLake County, Ohio · 2.15 Mi.N/Leroy Center RD · Structure no. 4336836
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paine Road over Paine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Paine Road over Paine Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paine Road over Paine Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Paine Road over Paine Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Paine Road over Paine Creek carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Paine Road over Paine Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Paine Road over Paine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.