US Bridges

USR-35 over Wayne Avenue

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .61MI.E. of JCT.SR-48 · Structure no. 5702437

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,908
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-35 over Wayne Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-35 over Wayne Avenue in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 57,908 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,376 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUSR-35
CrossesWayne Avenue
Location.61MI.E. of JCT.SR-48
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75368, -84.17911
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,908 (2015)
Projected traffic80,376 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was USR-35 over Wayne Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-35 over Wayne Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does USR-35 over Wayne Avenue carry?

About 57,908 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is USR-35 over Wayne Avenue?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns USR-35 over Wayne Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.