US Bridges

SR 529 over Big Run Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Morrow County, Ohio · 2.44 MI E of Marion CO · Structure no. 5903513

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 529 over Big Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 529 over Big Run Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,526 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 529
CrossesBig Run Creek
Location2.44 MI E of Marion CO
RouteState Highway 529
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51091, -82.9154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2015)
Projected traffic3,526 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 529 over Big Run Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 529 over Big Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 529 over Big Run Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 529 over Big Run Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 529 over Big Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.