US Bridges

SR 725 over Paint Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 0.14 MI W of Camden · Structure no. 6804209

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 725 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 725 over Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 725
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.14 MI W of Camden
RouteState Highway 725
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62581, -84.66626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2015)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 725 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 725 over Paint Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 725 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 725 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 725 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.