US Bridges

CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 2.46 MI E of SR 729 · Structure no. 2433249

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 035B
CrossesSugar Creek Ditch
Location2.46 MI E of SR 729
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58747, -83.52706
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2015)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 035B over Sugar Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.