US Bridges

SR 78 over Stream

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 2.39M W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5601894

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,085
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,894 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesStream
Location2.39M W of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75847, -80.90315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2015)
Projected traffic2,894 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 78 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.