US Bridges

US 35 over Salt Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 2.79 MI W of Jackson Cty · Structure no. 7102666

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Salt Creek 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 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 9,015 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.79 MI W of Jackson Cty
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19814, -82.81397
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,389 (2023)
Projected traffic9,015 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is US 35 over Salt 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 US 35 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is US 35 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.