US 36 over Little Walnut Creek
FairPosted for loadDelaware County, Ohio · 2.35 M W of SR 61 · Structure no. 2101173
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,936
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Little Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,343 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Little Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 over Little Walnut 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 Little Walnut Creek carry?
About 13,936 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Little Walnut Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Little Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.