Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge
PoorPosted for loadLorain County, Ohio · .07MI.WEST of · Structure no. 4740483
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,095
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,564 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge carry?
About 14,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.