Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · .02 Mi. E of Plano RD · Structure no. 7153163
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 494
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-35 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek carry?
About 494 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-35 over North Fork Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.