US Bridges

Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 7930429

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
679
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSugarcreek CR 76
CrossesSouth Fork Sugar Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT SR 93
RouteCounty Highway C0076
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54811, -81.6223
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2015)
Projected traffic942 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarcreek CR 76 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.