Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Ohio · 0.32 MI S. of Jct. SR-124 · Structure no. 6630839
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Rd. 9 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.