SR 78 over Sunday Creek
GoodAthens County, Ohio · 100 Ft East JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0502944
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,085
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Sunday Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78 over Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,506 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over Sunday Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 78 over Sunday Creek carry?
About 1,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Sunday Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Sunday Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.