US Bridges

SR 39 over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2.51 Mi. W. of Jct. SR516 · Structure no. 7901038

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,879
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Brandywine Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 39 over Brandywine Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 6,879 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,548 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location2.51 Mi. W. of Jct. SR516
RouteState Highway 39
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50971, -81.53348
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2015)
Projected traffic9,548 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Brandywine Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.