SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned

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Noble County, Ohio · 0.16M W of JCT SR821 · Structure no. 6101143

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 132 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 9,311; 2015 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,924 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78

CrossesPenn R.R. Abandoned

Location0.16M W of JCT SR821

RouteState Highway 78

CountyNoble County

StateOhio

Coordinates39.73779, -81.52501

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating57.1 US tons

Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,311 (2015)

Projected traffic12,924 by 2035

Trucks9%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned 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 SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned carry?

About 9,311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Penn R.R. Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.