US Bridges

SR 135 over Turtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · .0.73 Mi. South of SR134 · Structure no. 3602761

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Turtle Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.0.73 Mi. South of SR134
RouteState Highway 135
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23668, -83.78883
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2015)
Projected traffic2,634 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 135 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 135 over Turtle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.