US Bridges

SR 40 over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.97 MI E of SR38 · Structure no. 4900812

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,466
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 40 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 40 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 40
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.97 MI E of SR38
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93747, -83.41399
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,466 (2015)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SR 40 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 40 over Deer 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 SR 40 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,466 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 40 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 40 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.