US Bridges

USR-36 over Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · .92MI.W. of Champaign Co. · Structure no. 5500435

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,564
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-36 over Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,947 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesLost Creek
Location.92MI.W. of Champaign Co.
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1412, -84.04431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2015)
Projected traffic4,947 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.