US Bridges

Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1 MI W of CO RD 47 · Structure no. 7931883

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAuburn Twp RD 350
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1 MI W of CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway T0350
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48543, -81.64757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Twp RD 350 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 Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Twp RD 350 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.