US Bridges

SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt &

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .14MI.N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205528

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
937 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
16,631
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt & is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt & in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 16,631 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,084 by 2035. The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-72
CrossesMt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt &
Location.14MI.N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 72
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92758, -83.80647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length937 ft (285.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,631 (2015)
Projected traffic23,084 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 Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt & built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt & 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 Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt & carry?

About 16,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt &?

The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-72 over Mt Ver Buck Ck Pc & Dt &?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.