US Bridges

SR 94 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 4.67 Miles North of US250 · Structure no. 8503877

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 94
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4.67 Miles North of US250
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75967, -81.6909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2015)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 94 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 94 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.