US Bridges

USR-36 over Spring Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 2.56MI.W.OF JCT.SR-589 · Structure no. 5500257

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-36 over Spring Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,173 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.56MI.W.OF JCT.SR-589
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14764, -84.15925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2015)
Projected traffic11,173 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 USR-36 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 over Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does USR-36 over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.