US Bridges

York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi.N. of Co.Rd. 56JCT · Structure no. 7930224

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesYork CR 24
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N. of Co.Rd. 56JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41668, -81.49984
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2015)
Projected traffic730 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek built?

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

What condition is York CR 24 over Oldtown 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns York CR 24 over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.