US Bridges

Ir 77 over SR 7

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.3M N W.Va. State Line · Structure no. 8402949

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,399
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over SR 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over SR 7 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 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 15,399 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,374 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesSR 7
Location0.3M N W.Va. State Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40936, -81.4253
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,399 (2015)
Projected traffic21,374 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 7 built?

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

What condition is Ir 77 over SR 7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over SR 7 carry?

About 15,399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over SR 7?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.