US Bridges

SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street

Good

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205498

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,364
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street 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 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 17,364 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,101 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-72
CrossesUsr 40 Columbia Street
LocationJct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 72
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92554, -83.80667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,364 (2015)
Projected traffic24,101 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street built?

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

What condition is SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street carry?

About 17,364 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-72 over Usr 40 Columbia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.