US Bridges

Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .40 of a Mi. E. of C.R.7 · Structure no. 4931645

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,856
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Pike
CrossesSugar Run
Location.40 of a Mi. E. of C.R.7
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09781, -83.24299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2015)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Pike over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.