US Bridges

SR 101 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.83 Mi. South of SR 778 · Structure no. 7402449

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,686
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 101 over Sugar Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,728 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.83 Mi. South of SR 778
RouteState Highway 101
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18974, -83.07371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2015)
Projected traffic3,728 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 101 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.