US Bridges

Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.2 MI SE of 277 Ext. 87 · Structure no. 7930836

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,481 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesFranklin CR 74
CrossesR U Corman Rail Road
Location0.2 MI SE of 277 Ext. 87
RouteCounty Highway C0074
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58205, -81.51733
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2015)
Projected traffic8,481 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road 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 Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin CR 74 over R U Corman Rail Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.