US Bridges

US 35 over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.19 MI So of US 42 JCT · Structure no. 2935015

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,007
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Shawnee Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 35 over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,012 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location0.19 MI So of US 42 JCT
RouteCity Street 135
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68415, -83.93755
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2019)
Projected traffic16,012 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 US 35 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Shawnee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.