US Bridges

US 35 over Scioto River

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.7 MI E of JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 7101988

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,181 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Scioto River in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 14,846 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,606 by 2035. The structure is 1,181 ft (360 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 35
CrossesScioto River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34757, -82.98638
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,181 ft (360 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,846 (2015)
Projected traffic20,606 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Scioto River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Scioto River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Scioto River carry?

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

How long is US 35 over Scioto River?

The structure is 1,181 ft (360 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.