US Bridges

SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .38MI.S. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205463

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
718 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,506 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,298 by 2035. The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-72
CrossesMon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R
Location.38MI.S. of Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 72
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9201, -83.80714
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length718 ft (218.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,506 (2015)
Projected traffic24,298 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R carry?

About 17,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R?

The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-72 over Mon Wash ST P C & Dt&i R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.