US Bridges

Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · .25 Mile S. of CR 71 · Structure no. 7931956

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAuburn Twp RD 78
CrossesSugarcreek
Location.25 Mile S. of CR 71
RouteCounty Highway T0078
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47793, -81.66207
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 78 over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Twp RD 78 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek carry?

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

How long is Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Twp RD 78 over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.