US Bridges

SR 78 over Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 3.0 MI W JCT SR 377 · Structure no. 5800625

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 over Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.0 MI W JCT SR 377
RouteState Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61699, -81.92712
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 78 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.