US Bridges

Usr 35 over State Route 850

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.8 MI W. JCT SR 160 · Structure no. 2700956

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over State Route 850 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 35 over State Route 850 in Gallia 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,758 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesState Route 850
Location3.8 MI W. JCT SR 160
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87687, -82.29837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2015)
Projected traffic8,758 by 2035
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Usr 35 over State Route 850 built?

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

What condition is Usr 35 over State Route 850 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 Usr 35 over State Route 850 carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over State Route 850?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over State Route 850?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.