US Bridges

SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 5.47 MI W.-Carroll Line · Structure no. 7901747

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBeaver Dam CR
Location5.47 MI W.-Carroll Line
RouteState Highway 39
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47817, -81.35771
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2015)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaver Dam CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR 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 Beaver Dam CR carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Beaver Dam CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.