US Bridges

SR 39 over Riley Run

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .16 MI E of SR 644 · Structure no. 1502557

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Riley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Riley Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,728 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesRiley Run
Location.16 MI E of SR 644
RouteState Highway 39
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62375, -80.83291
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2015)
Projected traffic5,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Riley Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 39 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Riley Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Riley Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Riley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.