US Bridges

SR 600 over Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.95 Mi. East of Usr 23 · Structure no. 7203578

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 600 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 600 over Sugar Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,592 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 600
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.95 Mi. East of Usr 23
RouteState Highway 600
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38474, -83.37875
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2018)
Projected traffic1,592 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 600 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 600 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 600 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 600 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 600 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.