Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · 3.26 Mi. N of Watson RD · Structure no. 7131585
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,148
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.