US Bridges

SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 5M N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8404208

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,049
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,232 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 339
CrossesSouth Branch Wolf Creek
Location5M N of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 339
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46478, -81.63565
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,049 (2015)
Projected traffic4,232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$438,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 339 over South Branch Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,049 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.