US Bridges

SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 3.4 M W of JCT I-77 · Structure no. 3006107

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 866 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesTrib of Wills CR
Location3.4 M W of JCT I-77
RouteState Highway 541
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15316, -81.60214
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2015)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 541 over Trib of Wills CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Trib of Wills CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.