US Bridges

County Road R over Sugar Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.72 MI W of SR 115 · Structure no. 6932762

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road R over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road R over Sugar Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road R
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.72 MI W of SR 115
RouteCounty Highway 0R
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91879, -84.17197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 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 County Road R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is County Road R 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 County Road R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.