US Bridges

SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.27 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 7605854

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2035. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesSugar Creek & Rjcl RR
Location0.27 MI E of SR 93
RouteState Highway 212
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65401, -81.57501
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2015)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR 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 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Sugar Creek & Rjcl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.