US Bridges

SR 93 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · .2 M S of JCT US 36 · Structure no. 1601970

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,337
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over Tuscarawas River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4,337 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location.2 M S of JCT US 36
RouteState Highway 93
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29134, -81.75001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,337 (2015)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 93 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Tuscarawas River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 4,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.