US Bridges

Pressler RD over Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 900 S of Killian RD · Structure no. 7752075

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pressler RD over Tuscarawas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pressler 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPressler RD
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location900 S of Killian RD
RouteCounty Highway C0137
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99384, -81.44544
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2015)
Projected traffic2,872 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 RD over Tuscarawas River built?

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

What condition is Pressler 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 Pressler RD over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pressler RD over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pressler RD over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.