US Bridges

Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi.Nw.Of CR70&47 Inte · Structure no. 7934580

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSugarcreek CR 70
CrossesSugarcreek
Location0.2 Mi.Nw.Of CR70&47 Inte
RouteCity Street M0070
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50076, -81.63714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2018)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 CR 70 over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarcreek CR 70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarcreek CR 70 over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.