US Bridges

Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · Jct. Usr 35 & SR 160 · Structure no. 2701014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,968 by 2035. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesSR 160 & Bikeway
LocationJct. Usr 35 & SR 160
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85008, -82.23768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2015)
Projected traffic5,968 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 160 & Bikeway built?

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

What condition is Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway 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 Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over SR 160 & Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.