US Bridges

SR 140 over Wards Run

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Scioto County, Ohio · 2.3MI E of JCT US 52 · Structure no. 7304064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Wards Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 140 over Wards Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,501 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesWards Run
Location2.3MI E of JCT US 52
RouteState Highway 140
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76629, -82.84061
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,473 (2023)
Projected traffic5,501 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Wards Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over Wards 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Wards Run carry?

About 3,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Wards Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Wards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.