US Bridges

Usr 40 over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .18MI. E. of Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 1201263

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,816
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 40 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 3,816 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,297 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.18MI. E. of Jct. IR-70
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92426, -83.68492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,816 (2015)
Projected traffic5,297 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 40 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Usr 40 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 40 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,816 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.