US Bridges

SR 72 over US 35

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .4 MI N Old US 35 at 35 · Structure no. 2901943

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,383
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72 over US 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72 over US 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 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 72
CrossesUS 35
Location.4 MI N Old US 35 at 35
RouteState Highway 72
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67051, -83.73664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2015)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 72 over US 35 built?

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

What condition is SR 72 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 72 over US 35 carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 72 over US 35?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 72 over US 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.