US Bridges

Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · East of SR 41 · Structure no. 3632646

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesStrait Creek #239
CrossesStrait Creek
LocationEast of SR 41
RouteCounty Highway T0239
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05691, -83.39149
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic337 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Strait Creek #239 over Strait Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.