US Bridges

Usr 36 over Blues Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 1.85MI E of Union CO Line · Structure no. 2100789

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 36 over Blues Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 36 over Blues Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,244 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,667 by 2038. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 36
CrossesBlues Creek
Location1.85MI E of Union CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27332, -83.21629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,244 (2015)
Projected traffic8,667 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Blues Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 36 over Blues Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Usr 36 over Blues Creek carry?

About 6,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 36 over Blues Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 36 over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.