US Bridges

USR-36 over SR 571

Good

Darke County, Ohio · Jct. USR-36 & SR-571 · Structure no. 1902431

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,298
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over SR 571 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-36 over SR 571 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 9,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,906 by 2037. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesSR 571
LocationJct. USR-36 & SR-571
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.099, -84.60708
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,298 (2017)
Projected traffic12,906 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR 571 built?

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

What condition is USR-36 over SR 571 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does USR-36 over SR 571 carry?

About 9,298 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over SR 571?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over SR 571?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.