US Bridges

US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.25MI E of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 4000455

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 16,628 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,699 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesBr Salt Lick Creek
Location2.25MI E of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04438, -82.61189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,628 (2022)
Projected traffic9,699 by 2035
Trucks30%
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 Br Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Br Salt Lick 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 US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 16,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Br Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.