US Bridges

Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.68MI E of SR315 · Structure no. 2502577

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
673 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.) is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,098 by 2038. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesScioto River (broad St.)
Location0.68MI E of SR315
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96154, -83.00634
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length673 ft (205.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2015)
Projected traffic21,098 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.) carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.)?

The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Scioto River (broad St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.