US Bridges

SR 800 over Tuscarawas River

Poor

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 3.85 Mi. N. of Jct. SR416 · Structure no. 7906706

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 800 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,705 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,143 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 800
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location3.85 Mi. N. of Jct. SR416
RouteState Highway 800
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57729, -81.39578
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,705 (2015)
Projected traffic5,143 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 800 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 800 over Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 3,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.