US Bridges

USR-36 over Greenville Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .58MI.E. of Jct. SR-571 · Structure no. 1900218

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,288
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Greenville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-36 over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 6,288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,728 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-36
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.58MI.E. of Jct. SR-571
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10073, -84.59625
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
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 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,288 (2015)
Projected traffic8,728 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is USR-36 over Greenville 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 Greenville Creek carry?

About 6,288 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.