US 36 over Big Darby Creek
GoodUnion County, Ohio · 0.09 MI E of State ST · Structure no. 8001685
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,977
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Big Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2038. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Big Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 36 over Big Darby Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 over Big Darby Creek carry?
About 4,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Big Darby Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Big Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.