US Bridges

SR-739 over CSX Railroad

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Union County, Ohio · 1.22 MI N of US-33 · Structure no. 8003114

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,842
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-739 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-739 over CSX Railroad in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 7,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,885 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-739
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.22 MI N of US-33
RouteState Highway 739
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28825, -83.52316
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,842 (2015)
Projected traffic10,885 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-739 over CSX 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-739 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,842 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-739 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-739 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.