US Bridges

SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 2.42M W of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 5601622

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,489
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 1958, so it is 67 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 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesSouth Fork Wills Creek
Location2.42M W of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77729, -81.25141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 South Fork Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 1,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over South Fork Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.