US Bridges

State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline

Good

Highland County, Ohio · In City of Greenfield · Structure no. 3603466

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,525 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Rt. 138
CrossesGreenfield Shortline
LocationIn City of Greenfield
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34649, -83.39009
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2015)
Projected traffic4,525 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Rt. 138 over Greenfield Shortline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.