US Bridges

SR 529 over Graves Creek

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 2.74 MI E of SR95 · Structure no. 5103541

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 529 over Graves Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 529 over Graves Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 77 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 529
CrossesGraves Creek
Location2.74 MI E of SR95
RouteState Highway 529
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54949, -83.07533
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2015)
Projected traffic3,591 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 529 over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 529 over Graves Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 529 over Graves Creek carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 529 over Graves Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 529 over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.