US Bridges

Usr 40 over Mud Run

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .19MI.E. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 1200615

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Mud Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 40 over Mud Run in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,942 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 40
CrossesMud Run
Location.19MI.E. of Jct. SR-235
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90877, -84.03557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,281 (2015)
Projected traffic5,942 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Usr 40 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 40 over Mud Run 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 Usr 40 over Mud Run carry?

About 4,281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Mud Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.