US Bridges

SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 3.9 MI N JCT SR 677 · Structure no. 8201978

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 278
CrossesSandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw
Location3.9 MI N JCT SR 677
RouteState Highway 278
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31776, -82.35624
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2015)
Projected traffic425 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over Sandy Run-Lk Hope Spillw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.