US Bridges

SR 139 over C&o Railroad

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .06 MI S of JCT SR 335 · Structure no. 7303793

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over C&o Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 139 over C&o Railroad in Scioto 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 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 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 139
CrossesC&o Railroad
Location.06 MI S of JCT SR 335
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85996, -82.85978
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 139 over C&o Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 139 over C&o Railroad 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 SR 139 over C&o Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR 139 over C&o Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over C&o Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.