US Bridges

Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · V-324 · Structure no. 2232030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDarrow RD CR14
CrossesDarrow Rd/Sugar Creek
LocationV-324
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36189, -82.40968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2015)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd/Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.