US Bridges

Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 500NW of State ST JCT · Structure no. 7936095

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 86 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2011. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMid Rutledge St.
CrossesPone Run Creek
Location500NW of State ST JCT
RouteCity Street 286
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43843, -81.37525
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1991)
Projected traffic902 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek 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 Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mid Rutledge St. over Pone Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.