US Bridges

Bypass 4 over State Route 129

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 4.35 N.Of SR-4 · Structure no. 0900567

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,942
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bypass 4 over State Route 129 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bypass 4 over State Route 129 in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 27 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 22,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,843 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBypass 4
CrossesState Route 129
Location4.35 N.Of SR-4
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38571, -84.50621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,942 (2015)
Projected traffic31,843 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bypass 4 over State Route 129 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Bypass 4 over State Route 129 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bypass 4 over State Route 129 carry?

About 22,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bypass 4 over State Route 129?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Bypass 4 over State Route 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.