US Bridges

SR 104 over Paint Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 2.10 KM N of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 7103573

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
589 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,853
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 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 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,512 by 2035. The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesPaint Creek
Location2.10 KM N of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 104
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30724, -82.96006
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length589 ft (179.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,853 (2015)
Projected traffic9,512 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 104 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 104 over Paint Creek carry?

About 6,853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.