US Bridges

US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.25MI E of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 4000447

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2010. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesTrib Salt Lick Creek
Location2.25MI E of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04462, -82.6107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2022)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2010
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trib Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Trib Salt Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Trib Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.