US Bridges

US35 over SR 327

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · Over SR 327 · Structure no. 4000579

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

About this bridge

US35 over SR 327 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US35 over SR 327 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 8,517 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS35
CrossesSR 327
LocationOver SR 327
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99326, -82.54103
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,628 (2022)
Projected traffic8,517 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US35 over SR 327 built?

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

What condition is US35 over SR 327 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US35 over SR 327 carry?

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

How long is US35 over SR 327?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US35 over SR 327?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.