US Bridges

Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.50 MI N of SR 211 JCT · Structure no. 7932642

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,081
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run is a concrete slab carrying Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 4,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,664 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDover Twp RD 205
CrossesGoettge Run
Location0.50 MI N of SR 211 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5307, -81.49272
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,081 (2015)
Projected traffic5,664 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RD 205 over Goettge Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run 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 2025.

How much traffic does Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run carry?

About 4,081 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Twp RD 205 over Goettge Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.