US Bridges

Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 200 Ft North of JCT SR516 · Structure no. 7932502

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,001
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDover Twp CR 78
CrossesBroad Creek
Location200 Ft North of JCT SR516
RouteCounty Highway C0078
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54995, -81.56052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2015)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.