US Bridges

Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 1 MI West of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 5634008

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 78
CrossesBaker Fork
Location1 MI West of JCT SR 800
RouteCounty Highway T0078
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8074, -81.11464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 78 over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.