US Bridges

U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1 MI W of Lancaster RD · Structure no. 7102399

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,389 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,140 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 35
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI W of Lancaster RD
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27669, -82.88409
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,389 (2023)
Projected traffic9,140 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 20,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 35 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.