US Bridges

SR 139 over Little Scioto River

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.5MI S of Jac Co. Line · Structure no. 7303971

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over Little Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 139 over Little Scioto River in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 139
CrossesLittle Scioto River
Location1.5MI S of Jac Co. Line
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88775, -82.77556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2023)
Projected traffic1,513 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Scioto River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 139 over Little Scioto River 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 139 over Little Scioto River carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 over Little Scioto River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over Little Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.