US Bridges

North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.6 M S of JCT SR 541 · Structure no. 3003337

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2038. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bound I-77
CrossesNB Ir 77 over Spillway
Location2.6 M S of JCT SR 541
RouteInterstate 77
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10927, -81.5619
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway 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 North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns North Bound I-77 over NB Ir 77 over Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.