US Bridges

U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.0 MI E of JCT Rt 50 · Structure no. 7102410

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 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 80 ft (24.3 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
CrossesDry Run
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Rt 50
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2905, -82.89642
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 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
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 U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run 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 Dry Run carry?

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

How long is U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 35 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.