US Bridges

BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. E. of CR333 · Structure no. 7635230

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 40 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBE0603 Wooster
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1.0 Mi. E. of CR333
RouteCity Street 321
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72469, -81.53026
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2015)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is BE0603 Wooster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns BE0603 Wooster over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.