US Bridges

Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 8.1 MI E of Ross Line · Structure no. 4000188

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,896
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 7,896 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,960 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location8.1 MI E of Ross Line
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10434, -82.67265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,896 (2015)
Projected traffic10,960 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Usr 35 over Little Salt 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 Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 7,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.