US Bridges

Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.5MI.W of Miami County · Structure no. 5703484

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,858
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,743 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 40
CrossesChessie System Railroad
Location1.5MI.W of Miami County
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87659, -84.1714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,858 (2015)
Projected traffic6,743 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad carry?

About 4,858 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 40 over Chessie System Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.