US Bridges

SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of SR93 · Structure no. 7630093

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSU1507 Mt. Eaton
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SR93
RouteCounty Highway C0319
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70629, -81.60302
Functional classUrban 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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SU1507 Mt. Eaton 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 SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SU1507 Mt. Eaton over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.