US Bridges

York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of JCT CR 54 · Structure no. 7930968

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,832
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesYork CR 21
CrossesBell Run Creek
Location300 Ft S of JCT CR 54
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44504, -81.51762
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2015)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 21 over Bell Run Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns York CR 21 over Bell Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.