US Bridges

WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .09MI.W. of Jct. SR-48 · Structure no. 5702070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,654
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 26,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,996 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWB USR-35
CrossesLudlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP
Location.09MI.W. of Jct. SR-48
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75168, -84.19195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,654 (2015)
Projected traffic36,996 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP carry?

About 26,654 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns WB USR-35 over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.