US Bridges

SR 78 over Beidenbach Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 2.04M E of JCT SR 379 · Structure no. 5601533

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Beidenbach Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 over Beidenbach Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 91 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 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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78
CrossesBeidenbach Run
Location2.04M E of JCT SR 379
RouteState Highway 78
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80026, -81.28136
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Beidenbach Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 78 over Beidenbach Run 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 Beidenbach Run carry?

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

How long is SR 78 over Beidenbach Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Beidenbach Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.