Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek
FairBelmont County, Ohio · 0.03 MI S of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0731285
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 447
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek carry?
About 447 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Ch 78 over Mcmahon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.