US Bridges

SR 41 over Sugar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.11 MI N of C-6 · Structure no. 2400987

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,592
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,592 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,374 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.11 MI N of C-6
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46903, -83.4345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,592 (2015)
Projected traffic6,374 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 41 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.