US Bridges

Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 2.6 MI E of SR603 · Structure no. 0301086

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,145
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesClaremont Av Rt LN Only
Location2.6 MI E of SR603
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84369, -82.35354
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,145 (2015)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only 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 Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Claremont Av Rt LN Only?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.