US Bridges

Usr 36 over Buck Run

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.17 MI E of Milford Ctr · Structure no. 8001723

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,977
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 36 over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 36 over Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 36
CrossesBuck Run
Location1.17 MI E of Milford Ctr
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19522, -83.41544
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 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 2038
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 Buck Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 36 over Buck Run 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 Usr 36 over Buck Run carry?

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

How long is Usr 36 over Buck Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 36 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.