US Bridges

West 15th ST over Goettge Run

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 500 W of Wooster Ave · Structure no. 7960123

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,571
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 15th ST over Goettge Run is a concrete slab carrying West 15th ST over Goettge Run in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 15th ST
CrossesGoettge Run
Location500 W of Wooster Ave
RouteCity Street 2208
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53474, -81.48709
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2015)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West 15th ST over Goettge Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 15th ST over Goettge Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West 15th ST over Goettge Run carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 15th ST over Goettge Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns West 15th ST over Goettge Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.