US Bridges

CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 01.28 Mi. E. of JCT SR78 · Structure no. 5631173

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR29 Sunfish Creek
CrossesPaine Run
Location01.28 Mi. E. of JCT SR78
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77422, -80.9387
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Paine Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine 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 CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run carry?

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

How long is CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR29 Sunfish Creek over Paine Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.