US Bridges

County Road 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mile West of TR145 · Structure no. 8541736

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,982
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 5 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 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30A
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location0.4 Mile West of TR145
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79566, -81.81165
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2015)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 30A over Branch of 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 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30A over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.