US Bridges

SR29 over Big Beaver Creek

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Mercer County, Ohio · .37 Mi. W. of Jct. SR118 · Structure no. 5400334

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR29 over Big Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR29 over Big Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR29
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location.37 Mi. W. of Jct. SR118
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54547, -84.65453
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks22%
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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR29 over Big Beaver Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR29 over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR29 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR29 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.