US Bridges

CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .8 M N of JCT SR 209 · Structure no. 3002675

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77 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 5 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,316 by 2038. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesCR 43 over I-77
Location.8 M N of JCT SR 209
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97896, -81.5408
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2018)
Projected traffic33,316 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77 built?

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

What condition is CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77 carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over CR 43 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.