US Bridges

SR 138 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · .98 MI W of SR 753 · Structure no. 3603423

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 138 over Sugar Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.98 MI W of SR 753
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3388, -83.40298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2015)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 138 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 138 over Sugar Creek 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 SR 138 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.