US Bridges

SR 78 over Monday Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. N. of Usr 33 · Structure no. 0502693

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Monday Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 over Monday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,631 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 78
CrossesMonday Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Usr 33
RouteState Highway 78
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45772, -82.20036
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2018)
Projected traffic3,631 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 78 over Monday Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Monday 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Monday Creek carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Monday Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Monday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.