US Bridges

SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · Over Ir 71 · Structure no. 8505799

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301 in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 539
CrossesOver WAY-071-0301
LocationOver Ir 71
RouteState Highway 539
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94675, -82.08235
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2015)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 539 over Over WAY-071-0301 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301 carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 539 over Over WAY-071-0301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.