US Bridges

Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.32 MI NE of Cool RD · Structure no. 0248002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie HWY N.
CrossesSugar Creek No. Dixie
Location0.32 MI NE of Cool RD
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81845, -83.99024
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2015)
Projected traffic924 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie 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 Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie HWY N. over Sugar Creek No. Dixie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.