US Bridges

SR 235 over Mad River

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.24 MI So of Gre/Mot CO · Structure no. 2902222

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,622
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 235 over Mad River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 81 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 13,622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,907 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesMad River
Location0.24 MI So of Gre/Mot CO
RouteState Highway 235
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84304, -84.04996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,622 (2015)
Projected traffic18,907 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 235 over Mad River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Mad River carry?

About 13,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Mad River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.