US Bridges

SR 739 over Over US-33

Fair

Union County, Ohio · At US-33 · Structure no. 8000700

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,101
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 739 over Over US-33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 739 over Over US-33 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,101 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,020 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 739
CrossesOver US-33
LocationAt US-33
RouteState Highway 739
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27545, -83.53602
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,101 (2015)
Projected traffic14,020 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 739 over Over US-33 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 739 over Over US-33 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 739 over Over US-33 carry?

About 10,101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 739 over Over US-33?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 739 over Over US-33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.