US Bridges

SR 241 over Sugar Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 3.49 MI W of SR 93 · Structure no. 7606036

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,646
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 241 over Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.49 MI W of SR 93
RouteState Highway 241
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73488, -81.64834
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2015)
Projected traffic3,673 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 241 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 241 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.