US Bridges

Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR 160 · Structure no. 2700972

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35 in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,453 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuck Ridge RD T387
CrossesUsr 35
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR 160
RouteCounty Highway 387
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85927, -82.25344
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic17,453 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35 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 Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35 carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Ridge RD T387 over Usr 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.