US Bridges

Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1 MI S of SR 516 JCT · Structure no. 7932510

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
885
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,228 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDover Twp CR 78
CrossesBroad Run Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 516 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0078
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53739, -81.56081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2015)
Projected traffic1,228 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Twp CR 78 over Broad Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.