US Bridges

County Road 349 over Sapps Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · @ Intersection of SR 39 · Structure no. 3846407

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,064
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 349 over Sapps Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 349 over Sapps Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 1,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,477 by 2021. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 349
CrossesSapps Run
Location@ Intersection of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway C0349
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.555, -81.93
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2001)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 349 over Sapps Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 349 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 349 over Sapps Run carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 349 over Sapps Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 349 over Sapps Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.