US Bridges

SR747 over SR 129

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Intersection of SR129 · Structure no. 0904090

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,771
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR747 over SR 129 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR747 over SR 129 in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, 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 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 18,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,054 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR747
CrossesSR 129
LocationIntersection of SR129
RouteState Highway 747
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38114, -84.45464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,771 (2015)
Projected traffic26,054 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR747 over SR 129 built?

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

What condition is SR747 over SR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR747 over SR 129 carry?

About 18,771 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR747 over SR 129?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR747 over SR 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.