US Bridges

SR 78 over Buck Run

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 3.7MI East of JCT SR 555 · Structure no. 5800587

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Buck Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 78 over Buck Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesBuck Run
Location3.7MI East of JCT SR 555
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6063, -81.92859
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2015)
Projected traffic607 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Buck Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Buck Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Buck Run carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Buck Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.