CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek
GoodUnion County, Ohio · 0.01 MI East of CR 57 · Structure no. 8031908
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 931
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek carry?
About 931 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 78 a Collins RD over Big Darby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.