US Bridges

CR 27 over Sunfish Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.0 MI N Woodsfield Cl · Structure no. 5631467

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,544
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Sunfish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 27 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location3.0 MI N Woodsfield Cl
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78845, -81.08795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2015)
Projected traffic2,143 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 27 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Sunfish Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.