US Bridges

BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. S. of Ohio St. · Structure no. 7635796

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBE0529 Blough
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.05 Mi. S. of Ohio St.
RouteCounty Highway C0300
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72124, -81.51827
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2015)
Projected traffic1,362 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 BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is BE0529 Blough 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 BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns BE0529 Blough over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.