US35 over Bantas Fork
GoodPreble County, Ohio · 1.4 MI W of W Alexandria · Structure no. 6800270
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,170
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US35 over Bantas Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US35 over Bantas Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 7,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,952 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US35 over Bantas Fork built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US35 over Bantas Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US35 over Bantas Fork carry?
About 7,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US35 over Bantas Fork?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US35 over Bantas Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.