US Bridges

US 40 over Over Chaps Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.7 MI E of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 6001335

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,552
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Over Chaps Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40 over Over Chaps Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 15,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,586 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesOver Chaps Run
Location1.7 MI E of JCT I-70
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93927, -82.01818
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,552 (2015)
Projected traffic21,586 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chaps Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Over Chaps 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 40 over Over Chaps Run carry?

About 15,552 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Over Chaps Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Over Chaps Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.