US Bridges

Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 750W of CO RD 46 · Structure no. 7931964

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAuburn Twp RD 339
CrossesEast Branch Sugarcreek
Location750W of CO RD 46
RouteCounty Highway T0339
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47882, -81.61751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2015)
Projected traffic805 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch 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 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Twp RD 339 over East Branch Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.