US Bridges

SR 161 over Sugar Run

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 1.22 MI E of Usr 42 · Structure no. 4903722

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,688
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Sugar Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Sugar Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 5 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 7,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,671 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesSugar Run
Location1.22 MI E of Usr 42
RouteState Highway 161
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10509, -83.24465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,688 (2015)
Projected traffic10,671 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 161 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 161 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 161 over Sugar Run carry?

About 7,688 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.