US Bridges

SR 212 over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.58 MI from Stark Co. LN · Structure no. 7904142

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,508
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 6 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 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,481 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.58 MI from Stark Co. LN
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65424, -81.47099
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2015)
Projected traffic3,481 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SR 212 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 212 over Tuscarawas River 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 SR 212 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.