US Bridges

SR29 over R.J. Corman RR

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .77 Mi. E. of Jct. SR703 · Structure no. 5400325

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,061
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR29 over R.J. Corman RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR29 over R.J. Corman RR in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,061 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,637 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR29
CrossesR.J. Corman RR
Location.77 Mi. E. of Jct. SR703
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55292, -84.53897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,061 (2015)
Projected traffic5,637 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR29 over R.J. Corman RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR29 over R.J. Corman RR 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 R.J. Corman RR carry?

About 4,061 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR29 over R.J. Corman RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR29 over R.J. Corman RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.