SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek
FairNoble County, Ohio · 0.74M W of JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 6101356
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,903
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek 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 6 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 3,903 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,417 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek 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 East Fork Duck Creek carry?
About 3,903 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over East Fork Duck Creek?
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 East Fork Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.