US Bridges

County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.35 Miles West of CR 232 · Structure no. 7240287

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 239
CrossesW Branch South Creek
Location0.35 Miles West of CR 232
RouteCounty Highway C0239
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37833, -83.01833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 239 over W Branch South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 239 over W Branch South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.