US Bridges

US 35 (new) over Over I-71

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.53 MI North of Old 35 · Structure no. 2402009

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 (new) over Over I-71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 (new) over Over I-71 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,856 by 2038. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 (new)
CrossesOver I-71
Location0.53 MI North of Old 35
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62362, -83.59964
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2015)
Projected traffic3,856 by 2038
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 (new) over Over I-71 built?

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

What condition is US 35 (new) over Over I-71 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 US 35 (new) over Over I-71 carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 35 (new) over Over I-71?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 (new) over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.