US Bridges

SR 212 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.18 Mi. E. of Jct. IR77 · Structure no. 7904266

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,759
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 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 10,759 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,933 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.18 Mi. E. of Jct. IR77
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64275, -81.44911
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,759 (2015)
Projected traffic14,933 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 212 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 10,759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.