US Bridges

US 40 over US 40 over I-77

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-77 · Structure no. 3003094

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,718
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over US 40 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over US 40 over I-77 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 9,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,489 by 2038. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesUS 40 over I-77
LocationAt JCT of I-77
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02782, -81.56178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,718 (2018)
Projected traffic13,489 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 40 over US 40 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 40 over US 40 over I-77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over US 40 over I-77 carry?

About 9,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over US 40 over I-77?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over US 40 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.