US Bridges

Dillman RD over Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · 1st S of Ch 21 · Structure no. 6835430

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillman RD over Paint Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dillman RD over Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDillman RD
CrossesPaint Creek
Location1st S of Ch 21
RouteCounty Highway T0209
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64875, -84.68014
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2015)
Projected traffic254 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dillman RD over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillman RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dillman RD over Paint Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dillman RD over Paint Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Dillman RD over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.