US Bridges

Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 750 E of S.R. 39 JCT · Structure no. 7937180

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2035. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDover 4th St.
CrossesBaltimore Ohio Railroad
Location750 E of S.R. 39 JCT
RouteCity Street 4THST
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51973, -81.48605
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2015)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad 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 2025.

How much traffic does Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dover 4th St. over Baltimore Ohio Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.