US Bridges

US 40 over Over Bell Run

FairPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.4 M E of JCT I-77 · Structure no. 3000605

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,501
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Over Bell Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Over Bell Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,501 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,023 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesOver Bell Run
Location1.4 M E of JCT I-77
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02432, -81.53575
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,501 (2015)
Projected traffic9,023 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Over Bell Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Over Bell Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Over Bell Run carry?

About 6,501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Over Bell Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Over Bell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.