US Bridges

CR 29 over Mad River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .05 Miles West of CR 5 · Structure no. 4632540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Mad River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 29 over Mad River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 29
CrossesMad River
Location.05 Miles West of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway C0029
StateOhio
Coordinates40.305, -83.70333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2015)
Projected traffic979 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 29 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Mad River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Mad River carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Mad River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.