US Bridges

BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of CR275 · Structure no. 7635974

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,019 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBE2501 Sherm Chur
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.3 Mi. S. of CR275
RouteCounty Highway C0272
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66329, -81.43936
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2015)
Projected traffic3,019 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is BE2501 Sherm Chur 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 BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns BE2501 Sherm Chur over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.