US Bridges

Usr 42 over Jamison Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .16 Miles South of US 250 · Structure no. 0301183

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,223
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Jamison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 42 over Jamison Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,223 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,802 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesJamison Creek
Location.16 Miles South of US 250
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86131, -82.28805
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,223 (2015)
Projected traffic12,802 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Usr 42 over Jamison Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Jamison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Jamison Creek carry?

About 9,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Jamison Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Usr 42 over Jamison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.