US Bridges

US 35 over Scioto River

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .87 MI W of US 50 · Structure no. 7102291

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,284 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,416
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 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 11,416 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,845 by 2035. The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesScioto River
Location.87 MI W of US 50
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30786, -82.92247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,284 ft (391.4 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,416 (2015)
Projected traffic15,845 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Scioto River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Scioto River carry?

About 11,416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Scioto River?

The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.