US Bridges

Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 5.61 Mi. S. of SR145 · Structure no. 5632285

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSandbar Rd. - CR16
CrossesStream
Location5.61 Mi. S. of SR145
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69548, -81.24111
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream 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 Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Sandbar Rd. - CR16 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.