US Bridges

SR 129 over Long Run

Good

Switzerland County, Indiana · 02.28 N SR 56 · Structure no. 076594

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Long Run is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 129 over Long Run in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2031. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesLong Run
Location02.28 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 129
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7532, -85.11486
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic2,066 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 129 over Long Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Long 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 129 over Long Run carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Long Run?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.