FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUGARCREEK CR 70

Carrying SUGARCREEK CR 70 over SUGARCREEK

0.2 MI.NW.OF CR70&47 INTE, Tuscarawas, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUGARCREEK CR 70

The SUGARCREEK CR 70 bridge in Tuscarawas, Ohio carries SUGARCREEK CR 70 over SUGARCREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 802 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 77.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SUGARCREEK CR 70 compares

▲ 40.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Ohio bridges
337
Bridges in Tuscarawas · 8 in Poor condition
SUGARCREEK CR 70 77.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
77.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
802 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7934580

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUGARCREEK CR 70 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SUGARCREEK CR 70 against other structures in Tuscarawas and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SUGARCREEK CR 70?

SUGARCREEK CR 70 in Tuscarawas, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUGARCREEK CR 70 inspected?

SUGARCREEK CR 70's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 802 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUGARCREEK CR 70 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SUGARCREEK CR 70?

SUGARCREEK CR 70 has an NBI inventory load rating of 77.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUGARCREEK CR 70?

SUGARCREEK CR 70 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SUGARCREEK CR 70 and does age affect safety?

SUGARCREEK CR 70 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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