US Bridges

USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · .26MI.W. of Jct. SR-589 · Structure no. 5500311

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,645
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,447 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-36
CrossesFork of Lostcreek
Location.26MI.W. of Jct. SR-589
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14516, -84.11607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2015)
Projected traffic6,447 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Fork of Lostcreek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Fork of Lostcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.