US Bridges

US 250 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.92 Mi. E. of SR 416 · Structure no. 7904959

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,789
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,789 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,975 by 2035. The structure is 425 ft (129.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.92 Mi. E. of SR 416
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47117, -81.43607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,789 (2015)
Projected traffic14,975 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 10,789 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 425 ft (129.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.