US Bridges

Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.27 MI E of SR 320 Jt · Structure no. 6800076

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,064 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,469 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location1.27 MI E of SR 320 Jt
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81574, -84.76976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,064 (2022)
Projected traffic7,469 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 5,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.