SR 78 over Middle Creek
FairPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 3.03M E of JCT SR 379 · Structure no. 5601568
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,489
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over Middle 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78 over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?
About 1,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.