US Bridges

SR 39 over Sugar Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.12 MI W of JCT Ir 77 · Structure no. 7901151

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,236
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8,236 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,432 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.12 MI W of JCT Ir 77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52778, -81.49579
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,236 (2015)
Projected traffic11,432 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 8,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.