US Bridges

SR-235 over Honey Creek

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .49MI.S. of JCT.SR-571 · Structure no. 1205765

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,611
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-235 over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-235 over Honey Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 9,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,340 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-235
CrossesHoney Creek
Location.49MI.S. of JCT.SR-571
RouteState Highway 235
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92969, -84.02873
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,611 (2015)
Projected traffic13,340 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-235 over Honey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-235 over Honey Creek carry?

About 9,611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-235 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-235 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.