US Bridges

County Road 97 over Sugar Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of CR188 · Structure no. 8554765

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 97 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 97 over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 97
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of CR188
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76299, -81.70661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2015)
Projected traffic408 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 97 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 97 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 97 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 97 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 97 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.