US Bridges

Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Ohio · 10 South of JCT CR 29 · Structure no. 5631505

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAltitude Miller RD
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location10 South of JCT CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77563, -81.01817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altitude Miller RD 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 Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Altitude Miller RD over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.