US Bridges

Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S. of SR212 · Structure no. 7930461

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
837
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2035. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLawrence CR 82
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location0.3 MI S. of SR212
RouteCounty Highway C0082
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60802, -81.4265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2015)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence CR 82 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence CR 82 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.