SR 29 over Bales Ditch
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 1.84 MI S of SR38 · Structure no. 4900162
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,997
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 29 over Bales Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 29 over Bales Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 29 over Bales Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 29 over Bales Ditch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 29 over Bales Ditch carry?
About 2,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 29 over Bales Ditch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 29 over Bales Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.