US Bridges

CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.04 MI E.Of JCT CR-21 · Structure no. 6631401

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 85
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location0.04 MI E.Of JCT CR-21
RouteCounty Highway C0085
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0478, -83.12973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2015)
Projected traffic915 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 85 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.