US Bridges

US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 3.01 MI W of Jamestown · Structure no. 2935058

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,941 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesN Branch Caesar Creek
Location3.01 MI W of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway OLD35
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68098, -83.80005
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2019)
Projected traffic4,941 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N Branch Caesar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 35 over N Branch Caesar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over N Branch Caesar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.