US Bridges

US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr

PoorClosed to traffic

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi.E.Of CR 214 · Structure no. 0701599

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
754 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,734
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 93 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7,734 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,735 by 2035. The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesWhlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr
Location0.9 Mi.E.Of CR 214
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06661, -80.82135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length754 ft (229.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,734 (2015)
Projected traffic10,735 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr carry?

About 7,734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr?

The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Whlng CR CR.10 & Abnd.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.