SR 51 over Sugar Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · 2.5 MI N. of US 20 · Structure no. 6201040
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,554
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Sugar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,545 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 51 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 51 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 2,554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.