US Bridges

SR 7 over Sunfish Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.18M S of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5600669

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,164
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Sunfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,168 by 2035. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location0.18M S of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.763, -80.87079
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,164 (2015)
Projected traffic7,168 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Sunfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 5,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.