US Bridges

Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of SR 212 JCT · Structure no. 7931697

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Twp RD 394
CrossesContton Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR 212 JCT
RouteCounty Highway T0394
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5137, -81.27481
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Twp RD 394 over Contton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.