US Bridges

SR 739 over Little Scioto

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 0.40 MI N of SR 203 · Structure no. 5103851

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,243
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 739 over Little Scioto is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 739 over Little Scioto in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 739
CrossesLittle Scioto
Location0.40 MI N of SR 203
RouteState Highway 739
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55418, -83.18544
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,243 (2015)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Scioto built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 739 over Little Scioto 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 Little Scioto carry?

About 3,243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 739 over Little Scioto?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 739 over Little Scioto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.