US Bridges

USR40 over Jackson Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1.65 MI E of JCT SR571 · Structure no. 1200763

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,847
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR40 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR40 over Jackson Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUSR40
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.65 MI E of JCT SR571
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91433, -83.97886
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,847 (2015)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 USR40 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR40 over Jackson 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 2024.

How much traffic does USR40 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 3,847 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is USR40 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR40 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.