US Bridges

SR 235 over Radar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · SR-235 3MI. N. of Macomb · Structure no. 3204634

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Radar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 235 over Radar Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 235
CrossesRadar Creek
LocationSR-235 3MI. N. of Macomb
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13546, -83.7845
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2015)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Radar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Radar Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Radar Creek carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Radar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Radar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.