US Bridges

C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.1 Mi. E. of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 5631009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC29 Sunfish CR RD
CrossesPiney Fork
Location3.1 Mi. E. of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7757, -81.01209
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2015)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C29 Sunfish CR RD over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.