US Bridges

SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of S.R. 643 · Structure no. 3801985

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesSo Fork Sugar CR
Location0.1 MI S of S.R. 643
RouteState Highway 93
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47187, -81.67841
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2015)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 93 over So Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over So Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.