US Bridges

SR-29 over Mad River

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .04MI.N. of Jct. SR-296 · Structure no. 1100491

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Mad River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-29 over Mad River in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesMad River
Location.04MI.N. of Jct. SR-296
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15517, -83.7885
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2015)
Projected traffic2,206 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-29 over Mad River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Mad River 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Mad River carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Mad River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.