US Bridges

US 35 over SR 104

Good

Ross County, Ohio · JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 7101864

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,656
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over SR 104 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over SR 104 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,656 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,627 by 2035. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesSR 104
LocationJCT SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35153, -82.99813
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,656 (2015)
Projected traffic10,627 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 35 over SR 104 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over SR 104 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 US 35 over SR 104 carry?

About 7,656 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over SR 104?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over SR 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.