SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek
GoodMorgan County, Ohio · 4.2M E JCT SR60 · Structure no. 5800781
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs 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 Mans Fork Meigs Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Mans Fork Meigs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.