US Bridges

SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 7.50 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800 · Structure no. 7904568

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 5 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 86 ft (26.2 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
CrossesAtwood Dam Spillway
Location7.50 Mi. E. of Jct. SR800
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52504, -81.28573
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway carry?

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

How long is SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Atwood Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.