US Bridges

BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of CR272 · Structure no. 7633084

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBE1202 Seeman
CrossesBranch Tuscarawas River
Location0.1 Mi. W. of CR272
RouteCounty Highway T0164
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70745, -81.43288
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is BE1202 Seeman over Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns BE1202 Seeman over Branch Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.