US Bridges

Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S. of CR23 · Structure no. 8545219

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 120 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 145
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of CR23
RouteCounty Highway T0145
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82251, -81.80359
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2015)
Projected traffic569 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Twp. Road 145 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 Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 145 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.