US Bridges

SR 212 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E of Riverland · Structure no. 7605919

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 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 212
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.02 MI E of Riverland
RouteState Highway 212
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65462, -81.48594
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2015)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 212 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 212 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.