US Bridges

SR 209 over Over Wills Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .7 M W of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 3004112

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
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 1963, so it is 62 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,825 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 209
CrossesOver Wills Creek
Location.7 M W of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 209
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00848, -81.57913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2015)
Projected traffic20,825 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 209 over 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 December 2024.

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

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over Over Wills Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over Over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.