US Bridges

US 36 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.11 MI E of JCT SR416 · Structure no. 7900334

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
534 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2036. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.11 MI E of JCT SR416
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36116, -81.44555
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2016)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.