US Bridges

Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1300 N of Killian RD · Structure no. 7752059

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River is a concrete slab carrying Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPickle RD
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1300 N of Killian RD
RouteCounty Highway C0070
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99957, -81.47354
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickle RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pickle RD over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.