US Bridges

SR 541 over Over Wills Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .9 M W of JCT I-77 · Structure no. 3006158

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Over Wills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 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 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesOver Wills Creek
Location.9 M W of JCT I-77
RouteState Highway 541
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15198, -81.56702
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2015)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 541 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Over Wills Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Over Wills Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.