US Bridges

Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N.Of JCT CR-76 · Structure no. 7930399

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWayne CR 73
CrossesBranch S.Fork Sugar Cree
Location0.5 MI N.Of JCT CR-76
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55599, -81.62069
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2015)
Projected traffic573 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne CR 73 over Branch S.Fork Sugar Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.