US Bridges

SR 39 over Beaverdam CR

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.70 Mi. E. of JCT SR 416 · Structure no. 7901593

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,933
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Beaverdam CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Beaverdam CR in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,933 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesBeaverdam CR
Location0.70 Mi. E. of JCT SR 416
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49231, -81.43491
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,933 (2015)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Beaverdam CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 39 over Beaverdam CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Beaverdam CR carry?

About 5,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Beaverdam CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Beaverdam CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.