Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.40MI East Tr. #21 · Structure no. 8130620
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elm-Sugar Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.