US Bridges

SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 4.6M N Athens Co. Line · Structure no. 5801893

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek in Morgan 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 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,215 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 377
CrossesW. Branch of Wolf Creek
Location4.6M N Athens Co. Line
RouteState Highway 377
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50168, -81.8561
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2015)
Projected traffic2,215 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 377 over W. Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.