US Bridges

SR 65 over Sugar Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · SR 65 1/4 MI N of JCT 115 · Structure no. 0201405

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,151
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Sugar Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 65
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationSR 65 1/4 MI N of JCT 115
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79897, -84.10643
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,151 (2015)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Sugar Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,151 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.