US Bridges

SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.13 MI N of SR 73/350 · Structure no. 1403605

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R is a concrete slab carrying SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 729
CrossesTrib E Fork Lit Miami R
Location1.13 MI N of SR 73/350
RouteState Highway 729
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35991, -83.70195
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2018)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.