US Bridges

Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of JCT CR 29 · Structure no. 5634512

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Twp RD 183
CrossesPaine Run
Location0.5 Mi. N. of JCT CR 29
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77955, -80.94032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run built?

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

What condition is Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp RD 183 over Paine Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.