US Bridges

SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77

FairPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-77 · Structure no. 3006212

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesSR 541 over I-77
LocationAt JCT of I-77
RouteState Highway 541
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14579, -81.55044
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2015)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77 carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over SR 541 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.