US Bridges

SR 93 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 7604831

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,471
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over Sugar Creek in Stark 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,471 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,818 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.06 MI S of US 62
RouteState Highway 93
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70012, -81.59839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,471 (2015)
Projected traffic4,818 by 2035
Trucks9%
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

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 93 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 93 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,471 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.