US Bridges

County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 2.1 Mi. E. of US250 · Structure no. 8541272

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,354
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location2.1 Mi. E. of US250
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74115, -81.78363
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2015)
Projected traffic1,879 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 79 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is County Road 79 over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.