Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek
GoodAshland County, Ohio · .91 Miles South of SR 89 · Structure no. 0301388
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 90 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Usr 42 over Katotawa 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Katotawa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.