Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad
FairTuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.8 MI S of SR 36 & SR250 · Structure no. 7960395
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,471
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,594 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad carry?
About 5,471 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Water ST Overhead over Ohio Central Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.