US Bridges

SR 39 over Sapps Run

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 1.33 MI W of US 62/SR 83 · Structure no. 3800393

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,649
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Sapps Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Sapps Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,649 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,229 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesSapps Run
Location1.33 MI W of US 62/SR 83
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55972, -81.9434
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,649 (2015)
Projected traffic9,229 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Sapps Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 39 over Sapps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Sapps Run carry?

About 6,649 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Sapps Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Sapps Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.