US Bridges

SR 800 over Stillwater Creek

Poor

Harrison County, Ohio · .14 M S of B&o RR · Structure no. 3403270

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Stillwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 800 over Stillwater Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 800
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location.14 M S of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 800
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20259, -81.26812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2015)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 800 over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 800 over Stillwater 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.