US Bridges

SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · JCT of SR 7 & SR 536 · Structure no. 5602866

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Other
Steel
Length
2,100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,847
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R is a steel other carrying SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 7,847 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 536
CrossesK War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R
LocationJCT of SR 7 & SR 536
RouteState Highway 536
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65933, -80.86596
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,100 ft (640.1 m)
Longest span715 ft (217.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,847 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R carry?

About 7,847 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long with a longest span of 715 ft (217.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 536 over K War Vets Mrtnsv Ohio R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.