US Bridges

SR 139 over Branch Long Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.7MI S of JCT SR 335 · Structure no. 7303769

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over Branch Long Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 139 over Branch Long Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,316 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 139
CrossesBranch Long Run
Location2.7MI S of JCT SR 335
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85223, -82.90305
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2023)
Projected traffic5,316 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 139 over Branch Long Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 139 over Branch Long Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 139 over Branch Long Run carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 over Branch Long Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over Branch Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.