US Bridges

SR39 over Riley Run

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 1.21 Mi. S. of Columbiana · Structure no. 1000640

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR39 over Riley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR39 over Riley Run in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR39
CrossesRiley Run
Location1.21 Mi. S. of Columbiana
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6259, -80.88181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2018)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SR39 over Riley Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR39 over Riley Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR39 over Riley Run carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR39 over Riley Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR39 over Riley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.