US Bridges

SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail

Poor

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.21 MI W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 3800547

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,729 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesHolmes Cty Trail
Location0.21 MI W of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55431, -81.92123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,171 (2020)
Projected traffic12,729 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Holmes Cty Trail built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail carry?

About 9,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Holmes Cty Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.