US Bridges

SR 229 over W Alum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.56 MI E of US42 · Structure no. 2102889

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,645
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229 over W Alum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 229 over W Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,671 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229
CrossesW Alum Creek
Location0.56 MI E of US42
RouteState Highway 229
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40862, -82.94476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,645 (2015)
Projected traffic3,671 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 229 over W Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 229 over W Alum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 229 over W Alum Creek carry?

About 2,645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 229 over W Alum Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229 over W Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.