US Bridges

Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi.E. of Co.Rd. 75JCT · Structure no. 7930410

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSugarcreek CR 73
CrossesSugarcreek
Location0.2 Mi.E. of Co.Rd. 75JCT
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52364, -81.61401
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2015)
Projected traffic511 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarcreek CR 73 over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.