US Bridges

SR 605 over Sugar Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.03 MI N of SR161 · Structure no. 2516748

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,844
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 605 over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 605 over Sugar Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,723 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 605
CrossesSugar Run
Location1.03 MI N of SR161
RouteState Highway 605
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09563, -82.81255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2015)
Projected traffic6,723 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 605 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 605 over Sugar Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 605 over Sugar Run carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 605 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 605 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.