US Bridges

US 36 over US 36 over Center Run

Good

Knox County, Ohio · .6 M W of JCT SR 768 · Structure no. 4201574

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,992
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over US 36 over Center Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 over US 36 over Center Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,973 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesUS 36 over Center Run
Location.6 M W of JCT SR 768
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39693, -82.46859
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,992 (2015)
Projected traffic24,973 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 36 over US 36 over Center Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over US 36 over Center Run 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 36 over US 36 over Center Run carry?

About 17,992 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over US 36 over Center Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over US 36 over Center Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.