US 40 over Johnson Branch
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 07.04 E SR 59 · Structure no. 013670
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Johnson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Johnson Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,530 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Johnson Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 40 over Johnson Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Johnson Branch carry?
About 8,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Johnson Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Johnson Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.