US Bridges

Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe)

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.13M N W.Va State Line · Structure no. 8402914

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe) is a steel culvert carrying Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe) in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 27,034 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesWalking Path (pipe)
Location0.13M N W.Va State Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4071, -81.42741
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,477 (2015)
Projected traffic27,034 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe) carry?

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

How long is Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Ir 77 over Walking Path (pipe)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.