US Bridges

Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .23 Mi. N of US-50 · Structure no. 7130023

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRapid Forge Road
CrossesPaint Creek
Location.23 Mi. N of US-50
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23467, -83.34034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2015)
Projected traffic341 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapid Forge Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rapid Forge Road over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.