US Bridges

SR 39 over Sapps Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.42 MI W of US 62/SR 83 · Structure no. 3800423

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,171
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 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 9,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,729 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesSapps Run
Location0.42 MI W of US 62/SR 83
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55455, -81.92759
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,171 (2015)
Projected traffic12,729 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Sapps Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Sapps Run carry?

About 9,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Sapps Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Sapps Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.