US Bridges

County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of CR44 · Structure no. 8545065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 502
CrossesSugar Creek Trib
Location0.1 Mi. E. of CR44
RouteCounty Highway C0502
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85893, -81.84062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2015)
Projected traffic3,591 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 502 over Sugar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 502 over Sugar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.