US Bridges

SR29 over Big Run

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 3.31 Mi. W. of Jct. SR118 · Structure no. 5400155

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,796
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR29 over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR29 over Big Run in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 2,796 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,881 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR29
CrossesBig Run
Location3.31 Mi. W. of Jct. SR118
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54555, -84.71041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,796 (2015)
Projected traffic3,881 by 2035
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR29 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR29 over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR29 over Big Run carry?

About 2,796 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR29 over Big Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR29 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.