Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek
PoorRoss County, Ohio · 1.20 Mi. N of Plano RD · Structure no. 7134835
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 117 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dogtown RD over North Fork Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.