US Bridges

Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1700 Ft E of Mayfair RD · Structure no. 7739125

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River is a steel culvert carrying Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2008. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRaber Road
CrossesBr Tuscarawas River
Location1700 Ft E of Mayfair RD
RouteCity Street M0246
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96535, -81.43054
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1988)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2008
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River built?

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

What condition is Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Raber Road over Br Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.