US Bridges

SR 821 over Ir 77

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · 3.13M N of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8405255

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,567
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over Ir 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 821 over Ir 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2035. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesIr 77
Location3.13M N of JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 821
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48614, -81.44355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length358 ft (109 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,567 (2015)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 821 over Ir 77 built?

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

What condition is SR 821 over Ir 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 821 over Ir 77 carry?

About 4,567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over Ir 77?

The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over Ir 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.