US Bridges

SR 821 over Duck Creek

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 3.82M S of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 8405409

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 821 over Duck Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 73 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesDuck Creek
Location3.82M S of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 821
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51997, -81.41773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2015)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 821 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 821 over Duck Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 821 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.