US Bridges

SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.49 Mi. S. of Jct. SR516 · Structure no. 7904118

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 77 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 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 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,933 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesS Fork Sugar CR
Location0.49 Mi. S. of Jct. SR516
RouteState Highway 93
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58256, -81.61537
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2015)
Projected traffic1,933 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 93 over S Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR 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 93 over S Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over S Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.