US Bridges

LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of SR21 · Structure no. 7632703

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2036. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA2305 Butterbridg
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SR21
RouteCounty Highway T0356
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86157, -81.57561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2016)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA2305 Butterbridg 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA2305 Butterbridg over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.