US Bridges

Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.54 MI E of SR753 · Structure no. 2432439

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld 35
CrossesOld 35-SHEPARDS Ditch
Location1.54 MI E of SR753
RouteCounty Highway C035A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5098, -83.38209
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2015)
Projected traffic751 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old 35 over Old 35-SHEPARDS Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.