US Bridges

Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.8 Mi.W.Of U.S.Route 23 · Structure no. 8735344

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Ridge Road
CrossesDCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa
Location1.8 Mi.W.Of U.S.Route 23
RouteCounty Highway C019D
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4279, -83.45026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Ridge Road over DCH.2251 Sugar Ridge Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.