SR 78 over Dyes Fork Meigs Creek
GoodMorgan County, Ohio · 2.1 M E of JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 5800935
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Dyes Fork Meigs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78 over Dyes Fork Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dyes Fork Meigs Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 78 over Dyes 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 Dyes Fork Meigs Creek carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Dyes Fork Meigs Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Dyes Fork Meigs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.