US Bridges

Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Ohio · 0.83 MI N of Wilm-Day · Structure no. 2934574

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesLittle Sugarcreek
Location0.83 MI N of Wilm-Day
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67128, -84.09769
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Brown RD over Little Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.