US Bridges

SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.0 Mi. W. of CR307A · Structure no. 7635761

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2028. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSU3522 3rd
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.0 Mi. W. of CR307A
RouteCity Street M3DNE
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65666, -81.57712
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic694 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SU3522 3rd 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 SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SU3522 3rd over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.