US Bridges

Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .3 MI S of Spring Val RD · Structure no. 5752515

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,314
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAtchison Rd. T0143
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.3 MI S of Spring Val RD
RouteCounty Highway T0143
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60945, -84.15126
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,314 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Atchison Rd. T0143 over 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 Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Atchison Rd. T0143 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.