US Bridges

SR-29 over Dugan Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 2.36MI. W. of Jct. SR-161 · Structure no. 1100521

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Dugan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-29 over Dugan Ditch in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,619 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesDugan Ditch
Location2.36MI. W. of Jct. SR-161
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08607, -83.68015
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,489 (2015)
Projected traffic7,619 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dugan Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Dugan Ditch 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 SR-29 over Dugan Ditch carry?

About 5,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Dugan Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Dugan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.