US Bridges

Usr 40 over Donnels Creek

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 1.96MI.W. of Jct. SR-369 · Structure no. 1200844

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,847
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Donnels Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 40 over Donnels Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesDonnels Creek
Location1.96MI.W. of Jct. SR-369
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91736, -83.94966
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Usr 40 over Donnels Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Usr 40 over Donnels Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 40 over Donnels Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 40 over Donnels Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Donnels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.