US Bridges

South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .4 M S of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 3003000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,409
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 13,409 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,612 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Bound I-77
CrossesIr 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck
Location.4 M S of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02191, -81.56047
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,409 (2015)
Projected traffic18,612 by 2035
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 South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood 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 South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck carry?

About 13,409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Bound I-77 over Ir 77 Ovr Leatherwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.