US Bridges

US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 4.7 M E of JCT SR 308 · Structure no. 4201620

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path is a masonry arch - thru carrying US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,409 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesUS 36 over Bike Path
Location4.7 M E of JCT SR 308
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40745, -82.32597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path 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 US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path carry?

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

How long is US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over US 36 over Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.