US Bridges

Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.62 MI S I-75 · Structure no. 0239135

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNapoleon Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek Napoleon RD
Location0.62 MI S I-75
RouteCounty Highway C0222
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81606, -83.97567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2015)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Napoleon Rd. over Sugar Creek Napoleon RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.