US Bridges

CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 01.48 Mi. E. of Jct. SR78 · Structure no. 5631165

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR29 Sunfish Creek
CrossesStream
Location01.48 Mi. E. of Jct. SR78
RouteCounty Highway C0029
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77264, -80.93542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream 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 CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR29 Sunfish Creek over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.