US Bridges

IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .68MI E of JCT SR48/IR675 · Structure no. 5711398

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,065
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 74,065 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,802 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-675
CrossesTributary Sugar Creek
Location.68MI E of JCT SR48/IR675
RouteInterstate 675
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64936, -84.14544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,065 (2015)
Projected traffic102,802 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek carry?

About 74,065 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns IR-675 over Tributary Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.