US Bridges

South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 209 · Structure no. 3002586

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,596
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 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 9,596 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,319 by 2038. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Bound I-77
CrossesI 77 over SR 209 & 821
LocationAt JCT of SR 209
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96991, -81.53145
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,596 (2018)
Projected traffic13,319 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 built?

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

What condition is South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 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 South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 carry?

About 9,596 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.