US Bridges

SR 339 over Veto Lake

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 3.46M S of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8404119

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,747
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 339 over Veto Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 339 over Veto Lake in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,747 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,977 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 339
CrossesVeto Lake
Location3.46M S of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 339
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35006, -81.66969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,747 (2015)
Projected traffic7,977 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 339 over Veto Lake built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 339 over Veto Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 339 over Veto Lake carry?

About 5,747 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 339 over Veto Lake?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 339 over Veto Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.