US Bridges

SR 278 over Sandy Run

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 4.4 MI S. of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 8201994

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over Sandy Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 278 over Sandy Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 278
CrossesSandy Run
Location4.4 MI S. of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 278
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33111, -82.34083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 278 over Sandy Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 278 over Sandy Run carry?

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

How long is SR 278 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.