US Bridges

SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.77 MI E of Jct. SR39 · Structure no. 1001892

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2018 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 1946 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 79 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesAtwood Reservoir
Location0.77 MI E of Jct. SR39
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56105, -81.20907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2018)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir 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 SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.