US Bridges

CO RD 87 over US 35

Good

Ross County, Ohio · County RD 87 & Usr 35 · Structure no. 7101570

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 87 over US 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 87 over US 35 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,344 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 87
CrossesUS 35
LocationCounty RD 87 & Usr 35
RouteCounty Highway 0C-87
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42768, -83.16641
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2015)
Projected traffic13,344 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 87 over US 35 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 87 over US 35 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 CO RD 87 over US 35 carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 87 over US 35?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 87 over US 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.