US Bridges

US 36 over CO RD 21

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of Cos. CO Line · Structure no. 7900120

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over CO RD 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over CO RD 21 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,618 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesCO RD 21
Location0.14 MI E of Cos. CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28399, -81.61724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2015)
Projected traffic10,618 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over CO RD 21 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over CO RD 21 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over CO RD 21 carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over CO RD 21?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over CO RD 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.