US Bridges

SR 729 over US-35

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.83 MI East of Old US 35 · Structure no. 2400464

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over US-35 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 729 over US-35 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 729
CrossesUS-35
Location0.83 MI East of Old US 35
RouteState Highway 729
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60563, -83.58721
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2015)
Projected traffic719 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 729 over US-35 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over US-35 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over US-35 carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over US-35?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over US-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.