US Bridges

SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.05 MI S of JCT SR212 · Structure no. 1000241

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,466
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 99 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 3,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,811 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 & SR 212
CrossesThompsons Run
Location0.05 MI S of JCT SR212
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50477, -81.24417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,466 (2018)
Projected traffic4,811 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run carry?

About 3,466 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 & SR 212 over Thompsons Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.