Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork
FairAshland County, Ohio · 1.8 MI N of US250 · Structure no. 0301353
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,086
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,283 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork 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 Br of Jerome Fork carry?
About 3,086 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Br of Jerome Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.