US Bridges

Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 1 MI N. of Patrick Rd. · Structure no. 2133342

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 30 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFredricks Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1 MI N. of Patrick Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30594, -82.80764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek 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 January 2024.

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

About 162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fredricks Rd. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.