US Bridges

Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future)

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · .3 MI W of US 68 · Structure no. 2900696

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union RD C85 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,358 by 2035. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUnion RD C85
CrossesUS35J(US35 Future)
Location.3 MI W of US 68
RouteCounty Highway C0085
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66377, -83.91844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2015)
Projected traffic17,358 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future) built?

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

What condition is Union RD C85 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 Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future) carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future)?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD C85 over US35J(US35 Future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.