US Bridges

SR-29 over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .33MI. Se. of Jct. SR-47 · Structure no. 7500254

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,109
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-29 over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 8,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,255 by 2035. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.33MI. Se. of Jct. SR-47
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28433, -84.15039
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,109 (2015)
Projected traffic11,255 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Great Miami River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Great Miami River carry?

About 8,109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.