US Bridges

SR 209 over Over Wills Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.6 M W of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 3004082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,322
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over Over Wills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 over Over Wills Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,327 by 2035. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 209
CrossesOver Wills Creek
Location1.6 M W of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 209
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01878, -81.58703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,322 (2015)
Projected traffic14,327 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 209 over Over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 209 over Over Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 10,322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over Over Wills Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over Over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.