US 36 over Big Walnut Creek
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 3.2 MI W of SR 605 · Structure no. 2101238
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,865
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 10,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,081 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 36 over Big Walnut Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 10,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.