US Bridges

Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. JCT CR6 · Structure no. 6238505

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchultz-Portage RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. JCT CR6
RouteCounty Highway T0047
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47014, -83.27939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Schultz-Portage RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schultz-Portage RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.