What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
Crunching the numbers on America's infrastructure...
over SUGAR CREEK
1.6 MI. W. JCT. SR3998
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 140,000 vehicles per day and is 33 years old (reconstructed in 2014).
Its sufficiency rating of 77.8 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 252 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
About 140,000 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 82 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1993
33 years old (rebuilt 2014)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
252 ft
76.8 m
Deck Width
82 ft
25.0 m
Spans
4
sections between supports
Max Span
61 ft
longest unsupported section (18.5 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
One-way traffic
Daily Traffic
140,000vehicles/day
35.11733°N, 80.90328°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.