US Bridges

SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.1 M E of JCT SR 658 · Structure no. 3003965

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 78 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 209
CrossesOver Crooked Creek
Location1.1 M E of JCT SR 658
RouteState Highway 209
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0355, -81.61846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2015)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over Over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.