US Bridges

S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2.5MI. S.E. of JCT Sr. 39 · Structure no. 7905807

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 259
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2.5MI. S.E. of JCT Sr. 39
RouteState Highway 259
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45491, -81.40383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 259 over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

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

How long is S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 259 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.