US Bridges

Ir 77 over SR 78

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 7.46M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 6100481

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,272
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over SR 78 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over SR 78 in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,272 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesSR 78
Location7.46M N Wash. Co. Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73834, -81.53137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,272 (2015)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over SR 78 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over SR 78 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over SR 78 carry?

About 4,272 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over SR 78?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over SR 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.