US Bridges

Milton St. over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR585 · Structure no. 8545359

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton St. over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milton St. over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilton St.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR585
RouteCity Street M2000
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86171, -81.85796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2008)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Milton St. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton St. over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Milton St. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Milton St. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Milton St. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.