US Bridges

PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of Erie Ave. · Structure no. 7632096

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,829
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 81 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 6 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 3,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,315 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPE1724 Walnut
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Erie Ave.
RouteCity Street MWNUT
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78757, -81.52329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,829 (2015)
Projected traffic5,315 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is PE1724 Walnut 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 PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PE1724 Walnut over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.