US Bridges

SR 550 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.2 MI West of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0502170

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,044
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over Sugar Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 3,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,225 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 550
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.2 MI West of JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 550
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36389, -82.10433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,044 (2018)
Projected traffic4,225 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Sugar Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 550 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,044 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.