US Bridges

US 250 over Sugar Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 1.05 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 7606311

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,134 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.05 MI W of US 62
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66639, -81.64674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2015)
Projected traffic7,134 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 250 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.