Usr 40 over Buck Creek
GoodClark County, Ohio · .41MI.E. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 1200992
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,511
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 40 over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 40 over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 10,511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,589 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 40 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 40 over Buck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 40 over Buck Creek carry?
About 10,511 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Usr 40 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 40 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.