US Bridges

Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 8554757

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 129
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway T0129
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8015, -81.7553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2018)
Projected traffic959 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 129 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.