US Bridges

Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr.

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .50 Mi. S. of C.R. 550 · Structure no. 7135998

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr. in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDexter Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork of Paint Cr.
Location.50 Mi. S. of C.R. 550
RouteCounty Highway T0094
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42411, -83.21462
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr. 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 Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr. carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter Rd. over North Fork of Paint Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.