US Bridges

USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 3.02 Mi. W. Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 5701570

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
595 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,145
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 17,145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,797 by 2035. The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-35
CrossesGettysburg Ave. & Lake
Location3.02 Mi. W. Jct. IR-75
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74039, -84.25319
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length595 ft (181.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,145 (2015)
Projected traffic23,797 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake carry?

About 17,145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake?

The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns USR-35 over Gettysburg Ave. & Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.