US Bridges

County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI N of JCT CR 20 · Structure no. 5130190

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesBr over Paw Paw Run
Location.1 MI N of JCT CR 20
RouteCounty Highway C018E
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65193, -83.41964
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run 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 County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Br over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.