US Bridges

US 36 over Schneck Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 2.4 M E of JCT SR 308 · Structure no. 4201590

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Schneck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Schneck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 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 5,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,409 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesSchneck Creek
Location2.4 M E of JCT SR 308
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4102, -82.37036
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,338 (2015)
Projected traffic7,409 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Schneck Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 36 over Schneck 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 36 over Schneck Creek carry?

About 5,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Schneck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Schneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.