US Bridges

US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .5 MI West of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4502213

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,505
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,865 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesUS 40 over Bell Run
Location.5 MI West of JCT SR 37
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95766, -82.54483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,505 (2015)
Projected traffic4,865 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run 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 Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run carry?

About 3,505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over US 40 over Bell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.