US Bridges

US 35 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 2.27 MI N of Mot/Gre Line · Structure no. 2900122

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,731
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Little Beaver Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 years old, older 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 41,731 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,923 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.27 MI N of Mot/Gre Line
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72461, -84.0647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,731 (2015)
Projected traffic57,923 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 35 over Little Beaver Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 41,731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.