US Bridges

Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.1 MI NW of SR 258 · Structure no. 7933746

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPerry Twp RD 142
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of SR 258
RouteCounty Highway T0142
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23041, -81.39974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Twp RD 142 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.