US Bridges

SR 541 over 541 over Wills Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 1.25 M W of Gue CO Line · Structure no. 1602578

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over 541 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 541 over 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
Crosses541 over Wills Creek
Location1.25 M W of Gue CO Line
RouteState Highway 541
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1798, -81.69043
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2015)
Projected traffic890 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 541 over 541 over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 541 over 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 October 2024.

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

About 641 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over 541 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over 541 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.