US Bridges

SR 57 over Sugar Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.05 MI N US 30 · Structure no. 8502587

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,636
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7,636 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,599 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.05 MI N US 30
RouteState Highway 57
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81197, -81.76538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,636 (2015)
Projected traffic10,599 by 2035
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 57 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 57 over Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 7,636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.