US Bridges

US 36 over Evans Creek

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT SR 715 · Structure no. 1600575

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Evans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Evans Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesEvans Creek
Location.2 M W of JCT SR 715
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28759, -81.68877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2015)
Projected traffic5,564 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 36 over Evans Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Evans Creek carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.