US Bridges

Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. N. of C.H. 192 · Structure no. 7843127

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 years old, older 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Rd. 249-A
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. of C.H. 192
RouteCounty Highway T249A
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36893, -80.65099
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2015)
Projected traffic469 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Township Rd. 249-A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Township Rd. 249-A over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.