US Bridges

SR732 over Sugar Run

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Preble County, Ohio · 4.7 MI S of Eaton · Structure no. 6804896

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR732 over Sugar Run is a steel culvert carrying SR732 over Sugar Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR732
CrossesSugar Run
Location4.7 MI S of Eaton
RouteState Highway 732
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69212, -84.71652
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2015)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR732 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR732 over Sugar Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR732 over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR732 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR732 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.