US Bridges

SR 212 over Conotton Creek

Poor

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800 · Structure no. 7904320

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,731
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Conotton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 212 over Conotton Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,791 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesConotton Creek
Location0.02 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58289, -81.38674
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,731 (2015)
Projected traffic3,791 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 212 over Conotton Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 212 over Conotton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Conotton Creek carry?

About 2,731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Conotton Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Conotton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.