US Bridges

Township Road 39 over Scioto River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .1 MI W of JCT of SR 117 · Structure no. 3346838

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 39 over Scioto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 39 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 39
CrossesScioto River
Location.1 MI W of JCT of SR 117
RouteCounty Highway T0039
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55813, -83.83729
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Township Road 39 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Township Road 39 over Scioto 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 39 over Scioto River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 39 over Scioto River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 39 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.