US Bridges

BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of TR256 · Structure no. 7633106

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBE0207 Brinker
CrossesBranch Tuscarawas River
Location0.1 Mi. W. of TR256
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71552, -81.45314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2015)
Projected traffic612 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is BE0207 Brinker over Branch 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 BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns BE0207 Brinker over Branch Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.