US Bridges

USR-35 over Toms Run

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.55MI.E. of Preble Co. · Structure no. 5701449

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,962
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-35 over Toms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-35 over Toms Run in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,663 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUSR-35
CrossesToms Run
Location1.55MI.E. of Preble Co.
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74502, -84.45281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,962 (2015)
Projected traffic9,663 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-35 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is USR-35 over Toms Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does USR-35 over Toms Run carry?

About 6,962 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is USR-35 over Toms Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR-35 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.