US Bridges

SR 329 over Hyde Fork

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 2.9M S of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0503606

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 329 over Hyde Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 329 over Hyde Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 77 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 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 329
CrossesHyde Fork
Location2.9M S of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 329
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41606, -81.96297
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2018)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 329 over Hyde Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 329 over Hyde Fork 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 329 over Hyde Fork carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 329 over Hyde Fork?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 329 over Hyde Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.