US Bridges

BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of US R. 22 · Structure no. 2333341

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,363 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBER-35 South Maple
CrossesHocking River(s Maple ST
Location0.7 MI S of US R. 22
RouteCity Street M0050
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70635, -82.59303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2015)
Projected traffic3,363 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns BER-35 South Maple over Hocking River(s Maple ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.