US Bridges

Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.44 Mi. N. of US 250 · Structure no. 7903065

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,775
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 21,775 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,224 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77 & US 250
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.44 Mi. N. of US 250
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51106, -81.48518
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,775 (2015)
Projected traffic30,224 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 & US 250 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 21,775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 & US 250 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.