US Bridges

SR 349 over Sand Run

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.5MI N of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 4003837

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 349 over Sand Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 349 over Sand Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,906 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 349
CrossesSand Run
Location0.5MI N of JCT SR 93
RouteState Highway 349
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13566, -82.52168
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2022)
Projected traffic1,906 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 349 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 349 over Sand Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 349 over Sand Run carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 349 over Sand Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 349 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.