US Bridges

SR-41 over Mad River

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .42MI.NW. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 1201735

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,122
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-41 over Mad River in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,273 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-41
CrossesMad River
Location.42MI.NW. of Jct. USR-68
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94408, -83.84861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,122 (2015)
Projected traffic11,273 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 SR-41 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 over Mad River 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 SR-41 over Mad River carry?

About 8,122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Mad River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.