US Bridges

SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .11 M. E. of Jct. SR49 · Structure no. 5703220

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,583
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,583 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,913 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR40
CrossesNorth Branch Wolf Creek
Location.11 M. E. of Jct. SR49
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87085, -84.37683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,583 (2015)
Projected traffic11,913 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR40 over North Branch Wolf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 8,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR40 over North Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.