US Bridges

Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W of CR 16 JCT · Structure no. 7930135

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2036. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Twp CR 14
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.25 MI W of CR 16 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32599, -81.51144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2016)
Projected traffic2,371 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Salem Twp CR 14 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp CR 14 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.