US Bridges

SR771 over Bridge Water Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 2.68 MI S of Leesburg · Structure no. 3604543

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR771 over Bridge Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR771 over Bridge Water Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR771
CrossesBridge Water Creek
Location2.68 MI S of Leesburg
RouteState Highway 771
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30628, -83.52368
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 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 traffic870 (2015)
Projected traffic1,208 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR771 over Bridge Water Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR771 over Bridge Water 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR771 over Bridge Water Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR771 over Bridge Water Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR771 over Bridge Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.