US Bridges

SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 0500313

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,329 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13/SR 78
CrossesSunday Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50302, -82.08409
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2018)
Projected traffic5,329 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13/SR 78 over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.