US Bridges

Usr 35 over CO RD 550

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 4.74 MI W of JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 7101732

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,125
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over CO RD 550 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over CO RD 550 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,125 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesCO RD 550
Location4.74 MI W of JCT SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37614, -83.05599
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,125 (2015)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 35 over CO RD 550 built?

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

What condition is Usr 35 over CO RD 550 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 35 over CO RD 550 carry?

About 6,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over CO RD 550?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over CO RD 550?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.