US Bridges

US 35 over Over Shepards Run

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · Over Shepards Run · Structure no. 2400537

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,889
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Over Shepards Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Over Shepards Run in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,889 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,786 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesOver Shepards Run
LocationOver Shepards Run
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50903, -83.35057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,889 (2015)
Projected traffic6,786 by 2038
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 35 over Over Shepards Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Over Shepards 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Over Shepards Run carry?

About 4,889 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Over Shepards Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Over Shepards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.