US Bridges

SR 78 over Mcconnells Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.2M E of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 5800706

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Mcconnells Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 78 over Mcconnells Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78
CrossesMcconnells Run
Location0.2M E of JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 78
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65172, -81.85129
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mcconnells Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Mcconnells Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Mcconnells Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Mcconnells Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Mcconnells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.