US Bridges

US 35 over Twin Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.17 MI E of Alexandria · Structure no. 6800319

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,342
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 35 over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,342 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,803 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesTwin Creek
Location0.17 MI E of Alexandria
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7445, -84.52217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,342 (2015)
Projected traffic8,803 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Twin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Twin Creek carry?

About 6,342 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Twin Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.