US Bridges

Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 400 Ft N of Warner RD · Structure no. 7736126

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,619
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarrington Road
CrossesTuscarawas Diversion Dam
Location400 Ft N of Warner RD
RouteCounty Highway C0227
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01077, -81.51417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2015)
Projected traffic2,247 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harrington Road over Tuscarawas Diversion Dam?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.