US Bridges

US 250 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2.89 Mi. E. of Jct. SR 21 · Structure no. 7904622

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,816
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,816 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,625 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.89 Mi. E. of Jct. SR 21
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58735, -81.52389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,816 (2015)
Projected traffic13,625 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 250 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 250 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 9,816 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.