SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek
FairPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · 1.04 MI S of JCT US 35 · Structure no. 7104081
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,713
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek carry?
About 1,713 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 138 over N Fork of Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.