US Bridges

SR 88 over Sugar Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 2.01 MI E of SR 5 · Structure no. 7805985

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,988
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 88 over Sugar Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 88
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.01 MI E of SR 5
RouteState Highway 88
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38854, -80.63179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2015)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 88 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 88 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 88 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.