US Bridges

US 35 over C135

Good

Greene County, Ohio · Over Old Westbound 35 · Structure no. 2900513

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over C135 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over C135 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,712 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesC135
LocationOver Old Westbound 35
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69207, -83.97219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2015)
Projected traffic6,712 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 35 over C135 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over C135 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 C135 carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over C135?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over C135?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.