US Bridges

County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of CR84 · Structure no. 8541213

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30A
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of CR84
RouteCounty Highway C030A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79698, -81.78314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2015)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30A over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.