SR 21 over Sugar Creek
GoodTuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.84 Mi. N. of JCT SR250 · Structure no. 7900090
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,785
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 21 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 3,785 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,254 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 21 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SR 21 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 21 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 21 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 21 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.