US Bridges

Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi.N.E. of SR 800 JCT · Structure no. 7934173

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRush Twp. Rd. 162
CrossesBranch of Big Stillwater
Location0.3 Mi.N.E. of SR 800 JCT
RouteCounty Highway T0162
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30833, -81.285
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater 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 Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater carry?

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

How long is Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Twp. Rd. 162 over Branch of Big Stillwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.