US Bridges

US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.86 Mi. W. of Jct. US36 · Structure no. 7905343

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek 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 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 250 | SR 800
CrossesBig Stillwater Creek
Location1.86 Mi. W. of Jct. US36
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42791, -81.36428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,880 (2015)
Projected traffic12,325 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek built?

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

What condition is US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek carry?

About 8,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 | SR 800 over Big Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.