US Bridges

USR42 over Brindle Run Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .8 Mile West of SR 603 · Structure no. 0301028

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR42 over Brindle Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR42 over Brindle Run Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,230 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUSR42
CrossesBrindle Run Creek
Location.8 Mile West of SR 603
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81583, -82.40731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2019)
Projected traffic17,230 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was USR42 over Brindle Run Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR42 over Brindle Run Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does USR42 over Brindle Run Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is USR42 over Brindle Run Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR42 over Brindle Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.