US Bridges

US 40 over Wise Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2.8 M W of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 4502434

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,123
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Wise Run is a concrete slab carrying US 40 over Wise Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,335 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesWise Run
Location2.8 M W of Mus CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95119, -82.28258
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2015)
Projected traffic4,335 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wise Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 40 over Wise 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Wise Run carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Wise Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Wise Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.