US Bridges

SR 207 over Sugar Run

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · 4.76 MI S of SR 138 · Structure no. 7104987

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,094
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 207 over Sugar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 207 over Sugar Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 91 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 207
CrossesSugar Run
Location4.76 MI S of SR 138
RouteState Highway 207
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46131, -83.08881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2015)
Projected traffic1,518 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

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 207 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 207 over Sugar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 207 over Sugar Run carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 207 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 207 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.