US Bridges

SR 235 over Elder Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 4 KM N of SR 67 · Structure no. 3301486

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,476
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 235 over Elder Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 235
CrossesElder Creek
Location4 KM N of SR 67
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6268, -83.84204
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2018)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Elder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Elder Creek carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Elder Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.