US Bridges

US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St.

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.91 MI E of Cos. CO Line · Structure no. 7900155

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

About this bridge

US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St. 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 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesBuckhorn Ck College St.
Location0.91 MI E of Cos. CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28371, -81.60288
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 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, waterway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$609,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St. built?

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

What condition is US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St. 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 Buckhorn Ck College St. carry?

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

How long is US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St.?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Buckhorn Ck College St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.