Ch 227 over Paint Creek
GoodPreble County, Ohio · .01 N of Ch 24 · Structure no. 6835538
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 227 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 227 over Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 227 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ch 227 over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 227 over Paint Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 227 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 227 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.