US Bridges

C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 2 Mi. North of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5631106

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC29 Sunfish Ck RD
CrossesAtkinson Run
Location2 Mi. North of JCT SR 78
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77348, -80.94293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2015)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run 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 Ck RD over Atkinson Run carry?

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

How long is C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C29 Sunfish Ck RD over Atkinson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.