US Bridges

SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr.

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2.87 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800 · Structure no. 7904479

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr. in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 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 2,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie Rr.
Location2.87 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56503, -81.34819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2015)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr. carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr.?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Wheeling & Lake Erie Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.