US Bridges

County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.6 Mile E JCT TR258 · Structure no. 1630997

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,926
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,926 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2035. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.6 Mile E JCT TR258
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2676, -81.63111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,926 (2015)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,926 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.