US Bridges

Usr 35 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.2 MI N of Gallia Cty · Structure no. 4000781

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,948
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 35 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 13,948 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,404 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Gallia Cty
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91579, -82.46022
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,948 (2022)
Projected traffic7,404 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Usr 35 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 35 over Indian 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 Usr 35 over Indian Creek carry?

About 13,948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.