US Bridges

Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 500 NE of CO RD 16 JCT · Structure no. 7930127

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Twp CR 14
CrossesBranch of Tuscarawas Riv
Location500 NE of CO RD 16 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3268, -81.488
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Twp CR 14 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.