US-40 over Big Walnut Creek
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 0.45 Mile West of I-270 · Structure no. 2502836
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-40 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-40 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-40 over Big Walnut 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 Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-40 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US-40 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.