US Bridges

SR 39 over Over Conrail RR

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .4 MI W of SR95 · Structure no. 0300845

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,177
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Over Conrail RR in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesOver Conrail RR
Location.4 MI W of SR95
RouteState Highway 39
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66688, -82.31688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2015)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 39 over Over Conrail RR built?

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

What condition is SR 39 over Over Conrail RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Over Conrail RR carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Over Conrail RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.