US Bridges

PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of 1st St. · Structure no. 7631987

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPE0720 Cherry
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.3 Mi. W. of 1st St.
RouteCity Street 1178
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79964, -81.53013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns PE0720 Cherry over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.