US Bridges

Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.70 MI N of Bluelick RD · Structure no. 0236926

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,532
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Rd.
CrossesSugar CR Stewart RD
Location0.70 MI N of Bluelick RD
RouteCounty Highway C0162
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79907, -84.07054
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2015)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Rd. over Sugar CR Stewart RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.