US Bridges

County Road 103 over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR241 · Structure no. 8554374

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 103 over Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 103 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 103
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of SR241
RouteCounty Highway C0103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73682, -81.65281
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2015)
Projected traffic155 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 103 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 103 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 103 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 103 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 103 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.