US Bridges

C.R.53 over U.S. 35

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 1.9 MI W. S.R. 72 · Structure no. 2900742

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.53 over U.S. 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.53 over U.S. 35 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,911 by 1990. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.53
CrossesU.S. 35
Location1.9 MI W. S.R. 72
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66365, -83.7038
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1970)
Projected traffic12,911 by 1990
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 C.R.53 over U.S. 35 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.53 over U.S. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.53 over U.S. 35 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C.R.53 over U.S. 35?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.53 over U.S. 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.