US Bridges

SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.44 MI N of JCT SR 39 · Structure no. 1001869

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesAtwood Reservoir
Location0.44 MI N of JCT SR 39
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56, -81.20376
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.