Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 0.06 Mi. S. of SR 78 · Structure no. 5631114
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Twp 2214 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Twp 2214 over Sunfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.