US Bridges

SR 259 over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.18 Mi. S. of US 250 · Structure no. 7905785

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 259 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 259 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,525 by 2035. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 259
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.18 Mi. S. of US 250
RouteState Highway 259
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45153, -81.41338
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2015)
Projected traffic4,525 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 259 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 259 over Tuscarawas River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 259 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 259 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 259 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.