US Bridges

SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of SR541 · Structure no. 1601792

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek in Coshocton 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 1,418 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2035. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93 and SR 541
CrossesWills Creek
Location.6 MI N of SR541
RouteState Highway 93
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20366, -81.71431
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,418 (2015)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek carry?

About 1,418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 and SR 541 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.