US Bridges

TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 4.5 M N of JCT SR 541 · Structure no. 3003515

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,089 by 2038. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 838
CrossesTR 838 over I 77
Location4.5 M N of JCT SR 541
RouteCounty Highway T0838
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20842, -81.55605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic26,089 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 838 over TR 838 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77 carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 838 over TR 838 over I 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.