US Bridges

Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 165 West of Jct. CR29 · Structure no. 5634156

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 156
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location165 West of Jct. CR29
RouteCounty Highway T0156
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76514, -80.9781
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek built?

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

What condition is Twp RD 156 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek carry?

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

How long is Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 156 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.