US Bridges

US 35 over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.35 MI East of US 68 · Structure no. 2900378

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 35 over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,439 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,041 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 35
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location0.35 MI East of US 68
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66777, -83.90881
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,439 (2015)
Projected traffic20,041 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Shawnee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 14,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 35 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.