US Bridges

SR 138 over US 35

Good

Ross County, Ohio · Over US 35 · Structure no. 7104103

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over US 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 138 over US 35 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSR 138
CrossesUS 35
LocationOver US 35
RouteState Highway 138
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44906, -83.2149
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2015)
Projected traffic2,693 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 138 over US 35 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over US 35 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 SR 138 over US 35 carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over US 35?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over US 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.