US Bridges

US 35 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Over Seven Mile Creek · Structure no. 6800238

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,929
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 8,929 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,393 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationOver Seven Mile Creek
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74386, -84.64054
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,929 (2015)
Projected traffic12,393 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Seven Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 8,929 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.