US Bridges

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

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Jct. SB SR-48 · Structure no. 5703654

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,300
1979 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB USR-35 Off Ramp over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB USR-35 Off Ramp over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP 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 72,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100,352 by 1999. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB USR-35 Off Ramp
CrossesLudlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP
LocationJct. SB SR-48
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75153, -84.19188
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,300 (1979)
Projected traffic100,352 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WB USR-35 Off Ramp over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP built?

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

What condition is WB USR-35 Off Ramp 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 Off Ramp over Ludlow St*s (US35*E)RAMP carry?

About 72,300 vehicles per day (1979 count).

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

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.