US Bridges

USR-35 over Linden Avenue

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.85MI.W. of Jct. SR-835 · Structure no. 5702798

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-35 over Linden Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-35 over Linden Avenue in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 65,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,394 by 2035. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesUSR-35
CrossesLinden Avenue
Location1.85MI.W. of Jct. SR-835
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75418, -84.15339
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,846 (2015)
Projected traffic91,394 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 USR-35 over Linden Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-35 over Linden 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 November 2023.

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

About 65,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is USR-35 over Linden Avenue?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns USR-35 over Linden Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.