US Bridges

Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.86 Mi. N. of Jct. SR751 · Structure no. 7902522

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,335 by 2035. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 243
CrossesI 77 Stone CR Aband. RR
Location1.86 Mi. N. of Jct. SR751
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41947, -81.54466
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic32,335 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR built?

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

What condition is Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 243 over I 77 Stone CR Aband. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.