US Bridges

US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.07 MI E of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 4000315

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,066
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,066 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,808 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesHorse Creek & C&o RR
Location0.07 MI E of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07175, -82.62805
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,066 (2015)
Projected traffic9,808 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR carry?

About 7,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Horse Creek & C&o RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.