US Bridges

Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · CH45 at Conc.Fairhaven RD · Structure no. 6841635

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaint CR Four Mile
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationCH45 at Conc.Fairhaven RD
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65573, -84.76946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2015)
Projected traffic128 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Paint CR Four Mile over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.