US Bridges

Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 100 N of SR 78 · Structure no. 5631017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunfish Creek RD
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location100 N of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway C029A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76626, -80.94475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2015)
Projected traffic816 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunfish Creek RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sunfish Creek RD over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.