US Bridges

Usr 36 over Treacle Creek

Poor

Union County, Ohio · 1.08 MI E of SR4 · Structure no. 8001650

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,977
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 36 over Treacle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 36 over Treacle Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsr 36
CrossesTreacle Creek
Location1.08 MI E of SR4
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15595, -83.45495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2015)
Projected traffic6,908 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Usr 36 over Treacle Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 36 over Treacle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 36 over Treacle Creek carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 36 over Treacle Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 36 over Treacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.