US Bridges

BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of South Ewing · Structure no. 2330601

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,270
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50) is a concrete continuous slab carrying BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 5,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBER-34 Sugar Grove
CrossesHocking River (c.R 50)
Location0.2 MI W of South Ewing
RouteCounty Highway M0050
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69905, -82.58288
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,270 (2015)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50) 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 BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50) carry?

About 5,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns BER-34 Sugar Grove over Hocking River (c.R 50)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.