US Bridges

USR-36 over Bridge Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .72MI.S. of Jct. SR-571 · Structure no. 1902318

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,148
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 1968, so it is 57 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 4,148 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-36
CrossesBridge Creek
Location.72MI.S. of Jct. SR-571
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08852, -84.60734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,148 (2015)
Projected traffic5,757 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1968, making it 57 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 September 2024.

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

About 4,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.