US Bridges

SR 536 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 5.8M N of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5602882

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 536 over Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 536 over Opossum Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 536
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location5.8M N of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 536
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68356, -80.93274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 536 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 536 over Opossum Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 536 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 536 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 536 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.