US Bridges

Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.68 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0202525

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,826
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 16,826 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,354 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75 SB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.68 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81863, -83.99807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,826 (2015)
Projected traffic23,354 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 16,826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 SB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.