US Bridges

Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.40 Mi. S. of Jct. US36 · Structure no. 7902107

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,996 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1.40 Mi. S. of Jct. US36
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27313, -81.54463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,996 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ir 77 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.