US Bridges

Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1200 Ft S of Eastern RD · Structure no. 7738404

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,622
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,639 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVan Buren CO RD 60
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1200 Ft S of Eastern RD
RouteCity Street 5433
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98531, -81.60031
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,622 (2018)
Projected traffic3,639 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren CO RD 60 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 60 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren CO RD 60 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.