US Bridges

SR 729 over I-71

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 2.51 MI N of US35 · Structure no. 2402580

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 729 over I-71 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2035. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesI-71
Location2.51 MI N of US35
RouteState Highway 729
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64183, -83.55776
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2015)
Projected traffic847 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I-71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 729 over I-71 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over I-71 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over I-71?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.