US Bridges

US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.14 Mi. E. of Stark Co. · Structure no. 7904592

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,216 by 2035. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 250 & SR 93
CrossesBeach City Reservoir
Location1.14 Mi. E. of Stark Co.
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63425, -81.56255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2015)
Projected traffic10,216 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 & SR 93 over Beach City Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.