US Bridges

Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1200 Ft S of Vanderhoof · Structure no. 7738064

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVan Buren CO RD 80
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1200 Ft S of Vanderhoof
RouteCounty Highway C0060
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97217, -81.60081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2018)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2038
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 Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Van Buren CO RD 80 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren CO RD 80 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.