US Bridges

South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-70 · Structure no. 3002829

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,409
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,409 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,612 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Bound I-77
CrossesSB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70
LocationAt JCT of I-70
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99891, -81.56097
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,409 (2018)
Projected traffic18,612 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70 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 SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70 carry?

About 13,409 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over WB Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.