US Bridges

SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.64 Mi.W. Carroll Co.Lin · Structure no. 7901844

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesBranch Conotton Creek
Location0.64 Mi.W. Carroll Co.Lin
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48411, -81.28178
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Branch Conotton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Branch Conotton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Branch Conotton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.