Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek
GoodWayne County, Ohio · 1.6 Mi. N. of US250 · Structure no. 8548749
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 97 over North Fork Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.