US Bridges

Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr.

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · .70MI N of Polk Hollow RD · Structure no. 7139578

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr. in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPlyleys Lane
CrossesNorth Fork of Paint Cr.
Location.70MI N of Polk Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31388, -83.02659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2015)
Projected traffic936 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr. carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr.?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Plyleys Lane over North Fork of Paint Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.