US Bridges

Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · .02 MI E. of SR788 · Structure no. 4032012

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,541
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFairgreens RD
CrossesSugar Run
Location.02 MI E. of SR788
RouteCounty Highway C0078
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07353, -82.60071
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2015)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairgreens RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairgreens RD over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.