US Bridges

CR 40 over Ir 77

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 5.74M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 6100457

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Ir 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40 over Ir 77 in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 40
CrossesIr 77
Location5.74M N Wash. Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71642, -81.51539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 40 over Ir 77 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Ir 77 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 CR 40 over Ir 77 carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Ir 77?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Ir 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.