US Bridges

Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Ulery Rd. · Structure no. 2131609

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 92 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimmer Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Ulery Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0058
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32969, -82.77631
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Trimmer Rd. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmer Rd. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.