U.S. ROUTE 35
Carrying U.S. ROUTE 35 over WALNUT CREEK
1.0 MI E OF LANCASTER RD, Ross, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: U.S. ROUTE 35
The U.S. ROUTE 35 bridge in Ross, Ohio carries U.S. ROUTE 35 over WALNUT CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.3 meters (211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,585 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How U.S. ROUTE 35 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 64.3 m (211 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,585 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7102488
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. ROUTE 35 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare U.S. ROUTE 35 against other structures in Ross and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for U.S. ROUTE 35?
U.S. ROUTE 35 in Ross, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is U.S. ROUTE 35 inspected?
U.S. ROUTE 35's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,585 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. ROUTE 35 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for U.S. ROUTE 35?
U.S. ROUTE 35 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. ROUTE 35?
U.S. ROUTE 35 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is U.S. ROUTE 35 and does age affect safety?
U.S. ROUTE 35 was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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