US Bridges

Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · .17 M E of SR 416-S Brdwy · Structure no. 7960530

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,466 by 2011. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Avenue
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location.17 M E of SR 416-S Brdwy
RouteCity Street MILAV
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48333, -81.44333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (1991)
Projected traffic10,466 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Avenue over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.