US Bridges

SR 115 over Sugar Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.60 Mi. South of SR 12 · Structure no. 6900062

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,819
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 115 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 115 over Sugar Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 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 3,819 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,301 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 115
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.60 Mi. South of SR 12
RouteState Highway 115
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87772, -84.1477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,819 (2015)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SR 115 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 115 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 115 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,819 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 115 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 115 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.