US Bridges

Usr 35 over N&w RR

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.43MI E of SR 159 · Structure no. 7102100

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,456
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over N&w RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 35 over N&w RR 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 9,456 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,125 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesN&w RR
Location0.43MI E of SR 159
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3494, -82.96919
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,456 (2015)
Projected traffic13,125 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 N&w RR built?

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

What condition is Usr 35 over N&w RR 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 N&w RR carry?

About 9,456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over N&w RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over N&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.