US Bridges

US 35 over Beaver Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · Beavercreek Corp Line · Structure no. 2900211

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Beaver Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 32,590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,350 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationBeavercreek Corp Line
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70866, -84.02767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,590 (2018)
Projected traffic39,350 by 2038
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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 35 over Beaver Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 32,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.