US Bridges

SR 739 over Bokes Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.4K MI N of SR47 · Structure no. 8003424

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 739 over Bokes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 739 over Bokes Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 739
CrossesBokes Creek
Location0.4K MI N of SR47
RouteState Highway 739
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41433, -83.4529
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2015)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 739 over Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 739 over Bokes Creek 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 Bokes Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 739 over Bokes Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 739 over Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.