US Bridges

Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .30MI N. of Buck Paxton · Structure no. 6841716

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFairhaven Coll Cor
CrossesPaxton Branch
Location.30MI N. of Buck Paxton
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60117, -84.79717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2015)
Projected traffic414 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch 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 Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fairhaven Coll Cor over Paxton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.