US Bridges

USR-36 over Penn Central RR

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .43MI.S. of Jct. SR-571 · Structure no. 1902377

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Penn Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-36 over Penn Central RR in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-36
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location.43MI.S. of Jct. SR-571
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09284, -84.60723
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was USR-36 over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is USR-36 over Penn Central RR 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 Penn Central RR carry?

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

How long is USR-36 over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.