US Bridges

Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .05 Mi. S of Railroad ST · Structure no. 7135076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWestfall RD
CrossesNorth Fork Paint Creek
Location.05 Mi. S of Railroad ST
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39849, -83.18249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2015)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfall RD over North Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Westfall RD over North Fork Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.