US Bridges

US 40 over Over Br Timber Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.7 M W of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 6001084

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,404
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Over Br Timber Run is a concrete slab carrying US 40 over Over Br Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 6,404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,889 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesOver Br Timber Run
Location1.7 M W of JCT I-70
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95494, -82.07709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,404 (2015)
Projected traffic8,889 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Over Br Timber Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Over Br Timber Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Over Br Timber Run carry?

About 6,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Over Br Timber Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Over Br Timber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.