US Bridges

SR 349 over Tripp Run

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.03M S of JCT SR 160 · Structure no. 8203067

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 349 over Tripp Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 349 over Tripp Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 349
CrossesTripp Run
Location0.03M S of JCT SR 160
RouteState Highway 349
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1596, -82.51586
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2015)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 349 over Tripp Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 349 over Tripp Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 349 over Tripp Run carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 349 over Tripp Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 349 over Tripp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.