US Bridges

SR-29 over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .86MI.N.OF Jct. SR-119 · Structure no. 7500068

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,994
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Loramie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-29 over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,994 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,544 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.86MI.N.OF Jct. SR-119
RouteState Highway 29
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40457, -84.26715
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,994 (2015)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-29 over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Loramie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Loramie Creek carry?

About 3,994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.