US Bridges

Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River

PoorPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · 1300 Ft N of Van Burenave · Structure no. 7731019

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,047
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnyder Ave
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1300 Ft N of Van Burenave
RouteCity Street 5648
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00284, -81.60594
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,047 (2015)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 6,047 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Ave over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.