US Bridges

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

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 209 · Structure no. 3002616

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,596
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 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 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 9,596 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,319 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Bound I-77
CrossesI 77 over SR 209 & 821
LocationAt JCT of SR 209
RouteInterstate 77
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96992, -81.53096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 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 closed—
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 North 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 North Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North 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 North Bound I-77 over I 77 over SR 209 & 821?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.