US Bridges

US 35 Ramp D over Horse Creek & C&o RR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · Ramp on to 35 Headed East · Structure no. 4000358

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,132
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 Ramp D over Horse Creek & C&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 Ramp D 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 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 14,132 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,615 by 2035. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 35 Ramp D
CrossesHorse Creek & C&o RR
LocationRamp on to 35 Headed East
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07116, -82.62855
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,132 (2015)
Projected traffic19,615 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 Ramp D over Horse Creek & C&o RR built?

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

What condition is US 35 Ramp D over Horse Creek & C&o RR 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 US 35 Ramp D over Horse Creek & C&o RR carry?

About 14,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.