US Bridges

SR 78 over Salt Run

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 0.74M E of JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 6101208

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,763
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Salt Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over Salt Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,763 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,775 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78
CrossesSalt Run
Location0.74M E of JCT SR 821
RouteState Highway 78
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7425, -81.51017
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,763 (2015)
Projected traffic10,775 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salt Run built?

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

What condition is SR 78 over Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Salt Run carry?

About 7,763 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Salt Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Salt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.