US Bridges

US 36 over Big Run

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 2.03 MI W of C-21 · Structure no. 2101092

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,231
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Big Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 12,231 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,977 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesBig Run
Location2.03 MI W of C-21
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2775, -82.98038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,231 (2015)
Projected traffic16,977 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Big Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Big Run carry?

About 12,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Big Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.