US Bridges

SR 39 over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.10 Mi. E. of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7901534

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,740
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 16,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,235 by 2035. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.10 Mi. E. of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49357, -81.47685
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,740 (2015)
Projected traffic23,235 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 39 over Tuscarawas River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 16,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.