US Bridges

CR 85 over Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · .06 Mi. East of CR 32 · Structure no. 7236158

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 85 over Sugar Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 85
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.06 Mi. East of CR 32
RouteCounty Highway C0085
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3992, -83.35716
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2015)
Projected traffic269 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 85 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 85 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.