US Bridges

State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .30 M. W. of Jac. Cty. Li · Structure no. 7102615

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,611
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 20,611 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,015 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 35
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.30 M. W. of Jac. Cty. Li
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19085, -82.76978
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,611 (2015)
Projected traffic9,015 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 20,611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 35 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.