US Bridges

SR 78 over Porter Run

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N JCT SR 379 · Structure no. 5601460

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Porter Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 78 over Porter Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesPorter Run
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR 379
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81158, -81.30115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,489 (2015)
Projected traffic2,067 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Porter Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Porter Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Porter Run carry?

About 1,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Porter Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Porter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.