US Bridges

USR-36 over Bridge Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .26MI.W. of Jct. USR-127 · Structure no. 1900196

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying USR-36 over Bridge Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-36
CrossesBridge Creek
Location.26MI.W. of Jct. USR-127
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05533, -84.63468
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2015)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 over Bridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does USR-36 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.