US Bridges

SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.27MI.S. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 1102311

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,322
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,322 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,387 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR-235
CrossesKiser Lake Spillway
Location1.27MI.S. of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19707, -83.98181
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,322 (2015)
Projected traffic7,387 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway 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 SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway carry?

About 5,322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-235 over Kiser Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.