US Bridges

USR-36 over Mad River

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 2.02MI.E. of Jct. SR-560 · Structure no. 1100742

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,847
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Mad River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-36 over Mad River in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,116 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesMad River
Location2.02MI.E. of Jct. SR-560
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10736, -83.79953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,847 (2015)
Projected traffic8,116 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 USR-36 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 over Mad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does USR-36 over Mad River carry?

About 5,847 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Mad River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.