US Bridges

SR 189 over Sugar Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 8.2 Mi. West of SR 190 · Structure no. 6901441

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 189 over Sugar Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 189
CrossesSugar Creek
Location8.2 Mi. West of SR 190
RouteState Highway 189
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88156, -84.15115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic874 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 189 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 189 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 189 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.