US Bridges

US 62 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.50 MI W of SR 21 · Structure no. 7602103

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,741
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,193 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.50 MI W of SR 21
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71893, -81.53024
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2015)
Projected traffic5,193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 62 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.