US Bridges

US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St)

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · Over SR 159 · Structure no. 7102046

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) 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 5,460 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesSR 159 (bridge St)
LocationOver SR 159
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34859, -82.97698
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2015)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 159 (bridge St) built?

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

What condition is US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) 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 US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) carry?

About 5,460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St)?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over SR 159 (bridge St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.