US Bridges

SR 788 over Sugar Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · .17 MI N of Jackson Corp · Structure no. 4004299

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,052
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 788 over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 788 over Sugar Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 788
CrossesSugar Run
Location.17 MI N of Jackson Corp
RouteState Highway 788
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06087, -82.62739
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2015)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 788 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 788 over Sugar Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 788 over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 788 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 788 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.