TR 56 over Sugar Creek
GoodPosted for loadSandusky County, Ohio · 0.06 Miles South of TR 93 · Structure no. 7250150
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 56 over Sugar Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 79 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 56 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is TR 56 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 TR 56 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 56 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.