US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N of I 70 · Structure no. 3061051

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,866
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesWills Creek
Location1.3 MI N of I 70
RouteCity Street 84
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01465, -81.5873
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2023)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.