US Bridges

US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.15MI.W. of JCT.SR-589 · Structure no. 5500265

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

About this bridge

US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-36
CrossesWest Branch of Lost Cree
Location1.15MI.W. of JCT.SR-589
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14618, -84.13292
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 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 US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree built?

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

What condition is US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree 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 US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree carry?

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

How long is US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 over West Branch of Lost Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.