US Bridges

US 40 over Over Kent Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.2 M E of Lic CO Line · Structure no. 6001025

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,426
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Over Kent Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40 over Over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 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 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 4,426 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,143 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesOver Kent Run
Location1.2 M E of Lic CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95564, -82.19664
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,426 (2015)
Projected traffic6,143 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Over Kent Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 40 over Over Kent 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Over Kent Run carry?

About 4,426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Over Kent Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Over Kent Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.