US Bridges

Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · State Line · Structure no. 8402906

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,615 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,954 by 2040. The structure is 2,615 ft (797.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 77
CrossesOhio River CR 1 & CSX
LocationState Line
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40494, -81.42935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,615 ft (797.2 m)
Longest span651 ft (198.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,477 (2015)
Projected traffic38,954 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX carry?

About 19,477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX?

The structure is 2,615 ft (797.2 m) long with a longest span of 651 ft (198.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.