US Bridges

Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .94 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 1201247

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,537
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,537 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,729 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesGrand Trunk Western RR
Location.94 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-41
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92334, -83.76223
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,537 (2015)
Projected traffic25,729 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR 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 Grand Trunk Western RR carry?

About 18,537 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Grand Trunk Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.