US Bridges

I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 3003078

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,092
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,092 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,888 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesIr 77 over Ditch
Location.3 M N of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 77
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03103, -81.5619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,092 (2015)
Projected traffic27,888 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch 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 I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch carry?

About 20,092 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-77 over Ir 77 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.