US Bridges

US 40 over US 40 over Ditch

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .15 M E of JCT SR 265 · Structure no. 3000664

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,652
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over US 40 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over US 40 over Ditch 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,681 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesUS 40 over Ditch
Location.15 M E of JCT SR 265
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02083, -81.51517
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,652 (2018)
Projected traffic3,681 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 40 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 40 over US 40 over Ditch 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 US 40 over Ditch carry?

About 2,652 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over US 40 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 40 over US 40 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.