US Bridges

Usr 42 over Wolf Run

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 3 MI N of SR604 · Structure no. 0301485

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Wolf Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Wolf Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,471 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesWolf Run
Location3 MI N of SR604
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94511, -82.14883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2015)
Projected traffic1,471 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Usr 42 over Wolf Run 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 Wolf Run carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Wolf Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.