US Bridges

SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 4.10 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 7600488

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
716 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,826
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 6,826 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,474 by 2035. The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesTusc River TR353 Rjcl RR
Location4.10 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 21
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81474, -81.52956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length716 ft (218.2 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,826 (2015)
Projected traffic9,474 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR carry?

About 6,826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR?

The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Tusc River TR353 Rjcl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.