US Bridges

TR 529 over Wegee Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.15 MI W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0733423

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 529 over Wegee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 529 over Wegee Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 529
CrossesWegee Creek
Location0.15 MI W of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway T0529
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96147, -80.76216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 529 over Wegee Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is TR 529 over Wegee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 529 over Wegee Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 529 over Wegee Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 529 over Wegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.