US Bridges

SR 781 over Bundle Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.45 MI E of SR 41 · Structure no. 0104566

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 781 over Bundle Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 781 over Bundle Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 781
CrossesBundle Run
Location1.45 MI E of SR 41
RouteState Highway 781
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91041, -83.41587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 781 over Bundle Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 781 over Bundle Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 781 over Bundle Run carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 781 over Bundle Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 781 over Bundle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.