SR 379 over Wills Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 1.74M N of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5602734
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 379 over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 379 over Wills Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 379 over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 379 over Wills 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 379 over Wills Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 379 over Wills Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 379 over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.