US Bridges

Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.20MI NE of SR 259 JCT · Structure no. 7937512

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNp University Driv
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.20MI NE of SR 259 JCT
RouteCity Street 312
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46894, -81.41156
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 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 length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2015)
Projected traffic716 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Np University Driv over Beaver Dam 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 Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Np University Driv over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.