US Bridges

U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.5 MI W of Musgrove RD · Structure no. 7102453

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road 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 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 20,389 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,140 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 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
CrossesLancaster Road
Location1.5 MI W of Musgrove RD
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2647, -82.87008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 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
CrossesHighway
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 Lancaster Road built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road 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 U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road carry?

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

How long is U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 35 over Lancaster Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.