US Bridges

SR 39 over Crab Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · .20 MI E of SR 179 · Structure no. 3800229

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Crab Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Crab Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,851 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesCrab Run
Location.20 MI E of SR 179
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60087, -82.12195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,851 (2015)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Crab Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Crab 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 SR 39 over Crab Run carry?

About 2,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Crab Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Crab Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.