US Bridges

SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 1.6M S of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8404305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
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 1979, so it is 46 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 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,505 by 2035. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 339
CrossesSouth Branch Wolf Creek
Location1.6M S of JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 339
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52953, -81.65416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2015)
Projected traffic9,505 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 339 over South Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.