US Bridges

SR 800 over Sunfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.8M N of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5603307

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Sunfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 800 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 800
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location1.8M N of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 800
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7846, -81.12009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2015)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$599 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 800 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 800 over Sunfish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.