US Bridges

Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi.W. of CO RD 46 JCT · Structure no. 7931611

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSugarcreek TWP.348
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.1 Mi.W. of CO RD 46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway T0348
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49842, -81.61421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2015)
Projected traffic1,441 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarcreek TWP.348 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarcreek TWP.348 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.