US 36 over Alum Creek
FairDelaware County, Ohio · .33 MI W of C-21 · Structure no. 2101114
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,231
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 over Alum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Alum Creek carry?
About 12,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Alum Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.