US Bridges

SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .1 M W of JCT I 77 · Structure no. 3004325

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,318
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,157 by 2035. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 209
Crosses209 & 821 over Wills CR
Location.1 M W of JCT I 77
RouteState Highway 209
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97011, -81.53315
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,318 (2015)
Projected traffic10,157 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 209 & 821 over Wills CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR 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 209 & 821 over Wills CR carry?

About 7,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over 209 & 821 over Wills CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.