US Bridges

SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.28M W Athens Co. Line · Structure no. 3701778

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,359
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 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 5 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,274 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78
CrossesSnow Fork Creek
Location0.28M W Athens Co. Line
RouteState Highway 78
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51074, -82.16371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2015)
Projected traffic3,274 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 78 over Snow Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 78 over Snow Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Snow Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.