US Bridges

US 35 over Periwinkle Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 2 MI North of Eaton · Structure no. 6800165

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,381
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Periwinkle Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 35 over Periwinkle Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,469 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesPeriwinkle Run
Location2 MI North of Eaton
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77079, -84.68118
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (2015)
Projected traffic7,469 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 35 over Periwinkle Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Periwinkle Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Periwinkle Run carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Periwinkle Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Periwinkle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.