US Bridges

Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 6.07 MI East of SR 4 · Structure no. 0903566

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129 in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2036. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Gordon RD TR-1
CrossesSR-129
Location6.07 MI East of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38045, -84.44027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2016)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129 carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Van Gordon RD TR-1 over SR-129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.