US Bridges

Usr 40 over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1.6MI.W. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 1201417

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 40 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 96 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.6MI.W. of Madison Co.
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92976, -83.56802
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,096 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 40 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 3,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Usr 40 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.