US Bridges

County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 100 Feet W. of CR52 · Structure no. 8554382

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,197
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesNorth Fork Sugar Creek
Location100 Feet W. of CR52
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74118, -81.7456
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2018)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over North Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over North Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.