US Bridges

SR 209 over Wills Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.2 M E of JCT SR 658 · Structure no. 3004023

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 209
CrossesWills Creek
Location2.2 M E of JCT SR 658
RouteState Highway 209
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02634, -81.60431
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2015)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 209 over Wills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 209 over Wills Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.