US Bridges

County Road 23 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. E. of CR44 · Structure no. 8544980

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,781
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over 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 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. of CR44
RouteCounty Highway C0023
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8299, -81.81893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2015)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over 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 23 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.