US Bridges

County Road 78 over State Route 32

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · .01 MI W of JCT 124 · Structure no. 4002237

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 78 over State Route 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 78 over State Route 32 in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,326 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 78
CrossesState Route 32
Location.01 MI W of JCT 124
RouteCounty Highway C0078
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08034, -82.54066
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2022)
Projected traffic13,326 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 78 over State Route 32 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 78 over State Route 32 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 County Road 78 over State Route 32 carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 78 over State Route 32?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 78 over State Route 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.