US40 over Bantas Fork
GoodPreble County, Ohio · .6 MI W of SR726 · Structure no. 6800521
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US40 over Bantas Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US40 over Bantas Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 41 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,458 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US40 over Bantas Fork built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US40 over Bantas Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US40 over Bantas Fork carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US40 over Bantas Fork?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US40 over Bantas Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.