US Bridges

Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future)

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · .2 MI W of Xenia E Corp · Structure no. 2900572

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,107
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future) 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 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 7,107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,714 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesLower Bellbrook RD
CrossesUS35J(US35 Future)
Location.2 MI W of Xenia E Corp
RouteCity Street 44
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6692, -83.95808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,107 (2015)
Projected traffic32,714 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future) built?

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

What condition is Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future) carry?

About 7,107 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future)?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Bellbrook RD over US35J(US35 Future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.