US Bridges

County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 100 Yds.S.Of County RD84 · Structure no. 3032639

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 71
CrossesStream Sugartree Fork
Location100 Yds.S.Of County RD84
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14224, -81.42341
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 71 over Stream Sugartree Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.