US Bridges

Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of CR97 · Structure no. 8554676

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 334
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. of CR97
RouteCounty Highway T0334
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7629, -81.71443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2015)
Projected traffic218 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 334 over Branch of 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 Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 334 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.