US Bridges

Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2 MI N of Ragersville · Structure no. 7931786

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,899
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,024 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAub Twp CR 46
CrossesEast Branch Sugarcreek
Location2 MI N of Ragersville
RouteCounty Highway C0046
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47648, -81.61636
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2015)
Projected traffic4,024 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aub Twp CR 46 over East Branch Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.