SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek
FairMonroe County, Ohio · 0.04 M W of JCT SR 379 · Structure no. 5601355
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,260
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,137 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Fork Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78 over South Fork Wills 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek carry?
About 2,260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.