US Bridges

New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.29 MI West of Palmer RD · Structure no. 2400928

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,687
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,687 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,894 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew US 35
CrossesOver Ford Rd/Sugar Creek
Location1.29 MI West of Palmer RD
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56939, -83.52361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,687 (2015)
Projected traffic7,894 by 2038
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,687 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns New US 35 over Over Ford Rd/Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.