US Bridges

SR 313 over Over Wills Creek

PoorPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M W of JCT I 77 · Structure no. 3005348

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,143
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 313 over Over Wills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 313 over Over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,362 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 313
CrossesOver Wills Creek
Location.3 M W of JCT I 77
RouteState Highway 313
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9191, -81.53168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,143 (2015)
Projected traffic4,362 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 313 over Over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 313 over Over Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 313 over Over Wills Creek carry?

About 3,143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 313 over Over Wills Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 313 over Over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.