SR 78 over Sunfish Creek
GoodMonroe County, Ohio · 3.19M E of JCT SR 536 · Structure no. 5601800
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,085
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Sunfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78 over Sunfish Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,894 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over Sunfish Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
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 2,085 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Sunfish Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Sunfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.