US Bridges

SR 781 over Dry Fork

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 3 MI W of JCT 348 · Structure no. 0104663

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 781 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 781 over Dry Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 781
CrossesDry Fork
Location3 MI W of JCT 348
RouteState Highway 781
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86201, -83.32521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 781 over Dry Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 781 over Dry Fork carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 781 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 781 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.