US Bridges

SR 585 over Sugar Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 7.03 Miles South of SR57 · Structure no. 8505942

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,130
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 585 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 585 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,672 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 585
CrossesSugar Creek
Location7.03 Miles South of SR57
RouteState Highway 585
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86162, -81.8623
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,130 (2015)
Projected traffic12,672 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 585 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 585 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 585 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 9,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 585 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 585 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.