Ir 77 over Duck Creek
FairNoble County, Ohio · 10.96M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 6100600
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,580
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 77 over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,580 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,297 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 77 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 77 over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 77 over Duck Creek carry?
About 9,580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ir 77 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 77 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.