US Bridges

Usr 42 over Town Run

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .5 MI N of SR250 · Structure no. 0301264

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Town Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 42 over Town Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,439 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,489 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesTown Run
Location.5 MI N of SR250
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87082, -82.28785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,439 (2015)
Projected traffic14,489 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Town Run built?

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

What condition is Usr 42 over Town Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Town Run carry?

About 10,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Town Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.