US Bridges

US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Just West of SR256 · Structure no. 2502860

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 27,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,541 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40-MAIN Street
CrossesBlacklick Creek
LocationJust West of SR256
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95521, -82.80433
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,767 (2015)
Projected traffic38,541 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick 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-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 27,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 40-MAIN Street over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.