Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv
FairTuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. E. of SR 800 JCT · Structure no. 7932650
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,372
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv is a concrete slab carrying Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 98 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv carry?
About 1,372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fairfield CR 85 over Branch of Tuscarawas Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.