US Bridges

Ir 77 over SR 26

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.35M N W.Va. State Line · Structure no. 8402973

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over SR 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over SR 26 in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,711 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,703 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesSR 26
Location1.35M N W.Va. State Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42192, -81.42642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,711 (2015)
Projected traffic10,703 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 26 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over SR 26 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over SR 26 carry?

About 7,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over SR 26?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over SR 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.