US 40 over Price Creek
PoorPreble County, Ohio · 3.1 MI W of Lewisburg · Structure no. 6800572
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,415
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Price Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 over Price Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,352 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Price Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Price Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Price Creek carry?
About 2,415 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Price Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Price Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.