US Bridges

US-35 over Caesars Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1.11 Mi. W. of SR 72 · Structure no. 2935066

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,924
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-35 over Caesars Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-35 over Caesars Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-35
CrossesCaesars Creek
Location1.11 Mi. W. of SR 72
RouteCounty Highway OLD35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66289, -83.75448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2019)
Projected traffic7,814 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caesars Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-35 over Caesars 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-35 over Caesars Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-35 over Caesars Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-35 over Caesars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.