US Bridges

South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over Spillway

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.5 M South of SR 541 · Structure no. 3003329

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,492
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over Spillway is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over Spillway in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10,492 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,563 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Bound I-77
CrossesSB Ir 77 over Spillway
Location2.5 M South of SR 541
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10935, -81.56237
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,492 (2018)
Projected traffic14,563 by 2038
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 SB Ir 77 over Spillway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,492 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns South Bound I-77 over SB Ir 77 over Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.