US Bridges

SR 739 over Scioto Overflow

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 1.85 MI S of SR 203 · Structure no. 5103762

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 739 over Scioto Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 739 over Scioto Overflow in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 739
CrossesScioto Overflow
Location1.85 MI S of SR 203
RouteState Highway 739
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53004, -83.21383
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2015)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 739 over Scioto Overflow built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 739 over Scioto Overflow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 739 over Scioto Overflow carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 739 over Scioto Overflow?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 739 over Scioto Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.