US Bridges

U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 8001219

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,298 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S.. 36
CrossesUS36 and SR 4 Ramp
Location0.1 MI N of US 36
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23759, -83.40129
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,040 (2013)
Projected traffic33,298 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp carry?

About 23,040 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.. 36 over US36 and SR 4 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.