US Bridges

Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 7.48 Mi. N of Watson RD · Structure no. 7131623

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
438
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 1900, so it is 125 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Route 35
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location7.48 Mi. N of Watson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0035
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2832, -82.90064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

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 438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 35 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.