US Bridges

US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned)

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .25 MI E of SR 104 · Structure no. 7101953

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned) 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 14,846 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,606 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesB&o Rr(abandoned)
Location.25 MI E of SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34917, -82.99398
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
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,846 (2015)
Projected traffic20,606 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned) built?

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

What condition is US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned) 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 B&o Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 14,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over B&o Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.