US Bridges

Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI SW of CO RD 64 JCT · Structure no. 7937199

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEastport Avenue
CrossesLittle Stillwater Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of CO RD 64 JCT
RouteCity Street 64
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40292, -81.33986
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2015)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eastport Avenue over Little Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.