US Bridges

SR 41 over Paint Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.37 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 7102755

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesPaint Creek
Location1.37 MI N of US 50
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23442, -83.27203
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2015)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 41 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 SR 41 over Paint Creek carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.