US Bridges

Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Maddock RD · Structure no. 4730007

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,095
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,564 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Ridge
CrossesCheeseman Ditch
Location0.1 MI West of Maddock RD
RouteCity Street 4334
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37433, -82.03206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,095 (2015)
Projected traffic19,564 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch carry?

About 14,095 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sugar Ridge over Cheeseman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.