US Bridges

State Route 39 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi.E.Of SR 211 · Structure no. 7901348

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 39 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 39 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,577 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 39
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.1 Mi.E.Of SR 211
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51268, -81.48827
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2015)
Projected traffic10,577 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 State Route 39 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 39 over Sugar 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 State Route 39 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 39 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 39 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.