US Bridges

SR 78 over Sunfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.2 MI E. of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 5601673

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,527
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Sunfish Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 78 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,507 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location1.2 MI E. of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76068, -81.19648
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2015)
Projected traffic3,507 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Sunfish Creek 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 Sunfish Creek carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.