US Bridges

US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R.

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Clark County, Ohio · .22MI. W. of Jct. SR4 · Structure no. 1200917

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,132
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R. in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,899 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40
CrossesIndiana and Ohio R.R.
Location.22MI. W. of Jct. SR4
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92624, -83.86725
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,132 (2015)
Projected traffic9,899 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R. carry?

About 7,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R.?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US40 over Indiana and Ohio R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.