US Bridges

Co. RD 79 over US 35

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2 Mi. E. of Old US 35 · Structure no. 2900467

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 79 over US 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD 79 over US 35 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,441 by 2038. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. RD 79
CrossesUS 35
Location2 Mi. E. of Old US 35
RouteCounty Highway C0079
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68479, -83.84607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic15,441 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Co. RD 79 over US 35 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 79 over US 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 Co. RD 79 over US 35 carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 79 over US 35?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 79 over US 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.