US Bridges

SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of CR307 · Structure no. 7632509

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSU2321 Lawndell
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of CR307
RouteCounty Highway T0303
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68775, -81.58853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2019)
Projected traffic416 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SU2321 Lawndell over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.