US Bridges

CR-42 over Oklawaha River

Good

Marion County, Florida · 3 Miles West of CR-452 · Structure no. 364140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,127 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-42 over Oklawaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-42 over Oklawaha River in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2046. The structure is 1,127 ft (343.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR-42
CrossesOklawaha River
Location3 Miles West of CR-452
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.99139, -81.83592
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,127 ft (343.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2024)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-42 over Oklawaha River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-42 over Oklawaha River 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 CR-42 over Oklawaha River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-42 over Oklawaha River?

The structure is 1,127 ft (343.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR-42 over Oklawaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.