US Bridges

Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.52 Mi. N. of Jct. SR212 · Structure no. 7903936

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,599
2015 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 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 16,599 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,039 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1.52 Mi. N. of Jct. SR212
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66279, -81.43875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,599 (2015)
Projected traffic23,039 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 16,599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.