US Bridges

Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of CR188 · Structure no. 8554714

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 433
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of CR188
RouteCounty Highway T0433
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76039, -81.70345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Twp. Road 433 over 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 433 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 433 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.