US Bridges

US 40 over Alum Creek

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Franklin County, Ohio · Over Alum Creek · Structure no. 2502712

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,157
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,754 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesAlum Creek
LocationOver Alum Creek
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.968, -82.95027
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,157 (2015)
Projected traffic30,754 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 40 over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Alum Creek 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 US 40 over Alum Creek carry?

About 22,157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Alum Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.