US Bridges

US Route 40 over Over Timber Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E.Of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 6001300

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,841
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Over Timber Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 40 over Over Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 4,841 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesOver Timber Run
Location0.4 MI E.Of JCT I-70
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94779, -82.03884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,841 (2015)
Projected traffic6,719 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Route 40 over Over Timber Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Over Timber 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 October 2024.

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

About 4,841 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Over Timber Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Over Timber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.