US Bridges

SR 239 over Slab Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .98 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 7304714

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 over Slab Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 239 over Slab Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 76 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239
CrossesSlab Run
Location.98 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 239
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.74714, -83.0312
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2035
Trucks50%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 over Slab Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 239 over Slab 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 239 over Slab Run carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 over Slab Run?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 239 over Slab Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.