US Bridges

North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.1 M N of Noble CO Line · Structure no. 3002438

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,079
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9,079 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,602 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Bound I-77
CrossesIr 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck
Location1.1 M N of Noble CO Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91196, -81.52654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,079 (2018)
Projected traffic12,602 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck carry?

About 9,079 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Seneca Fork Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.