US Bridges

North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.6 M N of JCT SR 541 · Structure no. 3003485

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,262 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Bound I-77
CrossesIr 77 over CR 86
Location2.6 M N of JCT SR 541
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18023, -81.55408
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2018)
Projected traffic25,262 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86 built?

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

What condition is North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86 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 Ir 77 over CR 86 carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns North Bound I-77 over Ir 77 over CR 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.