US Bridges

USR-35 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 6MI.E. of Preble County · Structure no. 5701481

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,376
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-35 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-35 over Little Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,376 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,402 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUSR-35
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location6MI.E. of Preble County
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74577, -84.36968
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,376 (2015)
Projected traffic14,402 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-35 over Little Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does USR-35 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 10,376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is USR-35 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-35 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.