US Bridges

Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.8 Mi. W. JCT SR590 · Structure no. 6238130

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElmore Eastern RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. JCT SR590
RouteCounty Highway C0006
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47241, -83.2755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2015)
Projected traffic862 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elmore Eastern RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.