US Bridges

Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W of SR 250 JCT · Structure no. 7935692

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWayne CR 97
CrossesBranch of South Fork
Location0.9 MI W of SR 250 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63885, -81.59203
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork 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 Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne CR 97 over Branch of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.