US Bridges

Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3000 Ft S of Killian Road · Structure no. 7752068

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPressler Road
CrossesS Fork Tuscarawas River
Location3000 Ft S of Killian Road
RouteCounty Highway CO137
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9886, -81.43666
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pressler Road over S Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pressler Road over S Fork Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.