US Bridges

SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 2.64MI.E. of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 1100254

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,608 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesBranch of Mosquito Creek
Location2.64MI.E. of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 29
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21956, -83.97945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2015)
Projected traffic4,608 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Branch of Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.