US Bridges

SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · At Interchange W/ US 250 · Structure no. 7905793

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,937
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR 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 4,937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,853 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 259
CrossesOver US250 &beaverdam CR
LocationAt Interchange W/ US 250
RouteState Highway 259
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45621, -81.40118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,937 (2015)
Projected traffic6,853 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Over US250 &beaverdam CR built?

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

What condition is SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR carry?

About 4,937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 259 over Over US250 &beaverdam CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.