US Bridges

SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR

Poor

Carroll County, Ohio · 3.56 Mi. S. of Jct. SR524 · Structure no. 1000543

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesS Br of Friday CR
Location3.56 Mi. S. of Jct. SR524
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59861, -81.01041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2018)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over S Br of Friday CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.