US Bridges

Usr 35 over SR 159 (bridge St)

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · Over SR 159 · Structure no. 7102070

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

Usr 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 35
CrossesSR 159 (bridge St)
LocationOver SR 159
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34838, -82.97697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2015)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 Usr 35 over SR 159 (bridge St) built?

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

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

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

How long is Usr 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 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.