US Bridges

SR 329 over Congress Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0503827

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 329 over Congress Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 329 over Congress Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 329
CrossesCongress Run
Location0.13 MI E JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 329
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48503, -82.07696
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2018)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Congress Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 329 over Congress 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 329 over Congress Run carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 329 over Congress Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns SR 329 over Congress Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.