US Bridges

Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR

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Erie County, Ohio · F-317 · Structure no. 2231875

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStephens RD TR139
CrossesStephens Rd-Chappel CR
LocationF-317
RouteCounty Highway T0139
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32746, -82.43859
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR 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 Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens RD TR139 over Stephens Rd-Chappel CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.