US Bridges

Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .16 MI NE of JCT CR 24 · Structure no. 6632378

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. RD 21
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location.16 MI NE of JCT CR 24
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01314, -83.12024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2015)
Projected traffic322 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 21 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 21 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 21 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.