Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Ohio · 200 Feet S. of CR80 · Structure no. 8554455
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Twp. Road 98 over North Fork 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 Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 98 over North Fork Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.