US Bridges

SR 258 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.42 Mi. E. of Jct. US36 · Structure no. 7905491

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 258 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 258 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2035. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 258
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.42 Mi. E. of Jct. US36
RouteState Highway 258
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27487, -81.59057
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2015)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 258 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 258 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 258 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 258 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 258 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.